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elation

[ih-ley-shuhn] / ɪˈleɪ ʃən /


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Life waxes and wanes between peace and tumult, elation and despair.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

When Tremlett got Michael Beer out to win the match, it was a moment of pure elation, just incredible.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

She was a great listener and there for me—from elation to tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

The applause felt more like punctuation than the wild elation of adoring fans.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

He tilted back his head and gazed at it, new elation blooming in him.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor