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rapturous

[rap-cher-uhs] / ˈræp tʃər əs /


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They returned to the U.S. via Sweden and, when they landed back home, received a rapturous welcome and attention from the national media.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

NBA star Kyrie Irving walked out onto a basketball court in southwest China to rapturous applause, his brightly coloured Chinese-made sneakers a vivid statement of domestic sportswear brands' increasing global reach.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

"This has just been magic," she told the crowd, and their rapturous applause signalled that they agreed.

From BBC May 24, 2026

That redemption arc was met with rapturous applause.

From Slate May 20, 2026

The two plain ones were smiling, but the beautiful one was rapturous.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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