exultations

noun

plural of exultation
as in joys
an elated, joyful feeling The crowd cheered in exultation when the home team scored.

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  1. joys
  2. ecstasies
  3. delights
Noun
  • Sweet potatoes are one of the great joys of a vegetable garden.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One of the joys of science is discovering that nature often challenges our intuition.
    — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.
    — Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of ecstasies
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  • This is the time when arts organizations launch a slew of new productions and festival season gears up to celebrate everything from culinary treats to literary delights.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
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“Exultations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exultations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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