as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
in The Nutcracker Clara gazes in rapture as the Christmas tree grows before her very eyes
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as in to delight
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
nature lovers will be raptured by the documentary's breathtaking cinematography
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Recent Examples of rapture
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2024
For beauty lovers, few names elicit such awe and rapture as Charlotte Tilbury.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 29 Jan. 2024
A.a. Dowd, Chron, 8 Dec. 2022
Monk’s story is peppered with supernatural details, talk of evil spirits and unaccountable noises, and even an extremely old nun who may or may not rapture herself to heaven daily.
—Mike Mariani, Slate Magazine, 22 Mar. 2017
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Noun
Another in that list, swimmer Léon Marchand, has had the local fans in raptures after delivering two golds in the pool.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2024
For beauty lovers, few names elicit such awe and rapture as Charlotte Tilbury.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 29 Jan. 2024
Verb
Yet Mendes mostly sees a cheap, useful instrument in Deakins—a shortcut to rapture.
—A.a. Dowd, Chron, 8 Dec. 2022
Monk’s story is peppered with supernatural details, talk of evil spirits and unaccountable noises, and even an extremely old nun who may or may not rapture herself to heaven daily.
—Mike Mariani, Slate Magazine, 22 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapture
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Navalny puts the card in his breast pocket and has a moment of his own religious ecstasy.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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So maybe the messy apartment set was just meant to reflect the mindset of somebody who is just so completely focused on finding manic ecstasy through art that little things like housekeeping and home repair take a back seat.Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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A day care facility in Maine has delighted the internet by revealing which dog breed is the clingiest, and needless to say, anyone who owns a German shorthaired pointer can relate.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The juxtaposition of that crunch melding with the soft and creamy casserole is pure texture heaven.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The artist who made Day of the Dead matter. Between heaven and earth, a spirited communion on Day of the Dead.Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Today’s machines are elaborate video games and the secret to a successful game is immersion—keeping a player in the seat as long as possible entranced by with video clips on giant screens and loads of bonus reels.Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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After working on set for so many years, visiting the Mayflower and the surrounding area during Gilmore Girls Fan Fest, which takes place annually each fall, was entrancing for Campbell.Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2024
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So when given the chance and despite their heartbreak, each of them spoke about Riley’s joy, her devotion to God and helping others, and the future their daughter, sister and friend dreamed about.Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the latter half of the holiday season, your ad campaign should tap into the joy, nostalgia and urgency of the moment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wicked transports audiences to the world of The Wizard of Oz, with Universal’s adaptation of the Broadway smash starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hitting theaters Nov. 22.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Charging water users to transport their non-river water could spread out some of those costs, Goddard said.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Having two or more divorces typically leads to less reliable happiness levels.Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The opera follows the doomed lovers and their coterie of artist friends chasing happiness against impossible odds.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape. Saucer or Star Magnolia Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Rapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapture. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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