as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
a general euphoria seemed to engulf the city following the World Series win
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Recent Examples of euphoria
At Kopernik, helping clients stay anchored through cycles of fear, euphoria, and volatility is as important as selecting the right investments themselves.
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Inhaling the gas produces a brief euphoria, often accompanied by sensations of floating, and users are taking to social media to share the experience.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The kind of euphoria reserved for a city that’s waited decades for something real.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Baez’s blast instantly shattered the euphoria of Campbell’s homer, bringing the Red Sox’s longest game of the year to an end after three hours and 37 minutes.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Inhaling the gas produces a brief euphoria, often accompanied by sensations of floating, and users are taking to social media to share the experience.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The kind of euphoria reserved for a city that’s waited decades for something real.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Baez’s blast instantly shattered the euphoria of Campbell’s homer, bringing the Red Sox’s longest game of the year to an end after three hours and 37 minutes.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphoria
Noun
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According to James, some of the pills were ecstasy.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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James said the medications included Viagra, sperm count pills, ecstasy and Percocet.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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In front of over 40,000 adoring fans, the man evades another defender before rifling the ball into the bottom corner, sparking elation.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The tears are of both elation and relief for Rose, who came out to her family as a trans woman in the summer of 2024.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Everyone will be looking at the heavens through powerful amateur telescopes.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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That is set in stone right now barring some sort of miracle from the heavens.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Euphoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphoria. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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