as in joy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar
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Recent Examples of ecstasy
Investigators reported searching Betancourt’s minivan after the crash and finding a suitcase containing methamphetamine, oxycodone, Xanax, ecstasy and carisoprodol, which is a muscle relaxer.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Earlier, Waters is seen in a spasm of ecstasy after the aspiring lifestyle guru shows an intensely yellow egg yolk that came from one her famous rescue chickens.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
What seems lost in the world today is the sense of wonder, the joy and the ecstasy that touch our senses in a way no video game, roller coaster ride or CGI film can replicate.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Both fell to the floor — Delaney groaning in ecstasy, Williams screaming in agony.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Earlier, Waters is seen in a spasm of ecstasy after the aspiring lifestyle guru shows an intensely yellow egg yolk that came from one her famous rescue chickens.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
What seems lost in the world today is the sense of wonder, the joy and the ecstasy that touch our senses in a way no video game, roller coaster ride or CGI film can replicate.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Both fell to the floor — Delaney groaning in ecstasy, Williams screaming in agony.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Teenage Happiness Index The table below shows the average happiness score of teenagers in each state (ten being the best possible score).—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Each band member had a moment to showcase their instrumental skills with solo beats before moving on to the next section of songs, which centered around loneliness and isolation, ultimately leading to finding happiness.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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After all, these substances increase feelings of euphoria and, in turn, help mitigate stress and naturally relieve pain.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Poppy McIlroy sank a lengthy birdie putt, sending the crowd into euphoria with the heartfelt moment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Growing up, in San Diego, Mary Faith Casey could easily access delight.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With the analysis of this fresh data, the vibe has shifted from relief to elation.—
Charlie Wood,
Quanta Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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The elation is near universal, as Newcastle United supporters continue to bask in the glory of a first domestic trophy in 70 years.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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In a landscape where retailers are constantly searching for ways to tie commerce with culture, Mahjong offers a rare alignment of purpose, community, and pleasure.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sun in Taurus is all about stability, comfort and the pleasures of the physical world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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David Barefield, 55, died May 12 of fentanyl and methamphetamine intoxication, with cardiovascular disease as a contributing factor, one of three men to die at the understaffed facility in just six weeks, The Bee previously reported.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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After a while the female would come around, and none of the females observed during the study died as a result of the intoxication, said Chung, indicating some resistance to TTX.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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