dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Even in the depths of winter, there is an unmistakable sense of sartorial joy that stands out amid the moody landscape—and the dopamine dressing is infectious.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Electric, confident, and unexpectedly versatile, this striking shade delivers more than just an outfit dopamine rush.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The dopamine hits that a tasty meal provides help animals — people included — survive.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Dopamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dopamine. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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