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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
still heady from his election win, he announced his first cabinet appointments
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
one of the headiest politicians around, he knows how to read the public mood at any given moment
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a rich meal full of heady sauces and strong spices
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Recent Examples of heady
This heady pick is grounded in pink pepper and sugar, laced with cashmere, and dries down to a soft vanilla-sandalwood base.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
The pair bumble and fumble through the early, heady days of attraction and connection, while each also struggles in their professional lives.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Set in San Francisco in the early 1990s, this coming-of-age novel shines with a heady, nostalgic glow while never ignoring reality.
—Connie Ogle, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
This heady one-two punch of opium and alcohol was widely used to knock out pain or discomfort, whatever the cause.
—Sam Kelly, Time, 8 July 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
The pair bumble and fumble through the early, heady days of attraction and connection, while each also struggles in their professional lives.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Set in San Francisco in the early 1990s, this coming-of-age novel shines with a heady, nostalgic glow while never ignoring reality.
—Connie Ogle, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
This heady one-two punch of opium and alcohol was widely used to knock out pain or discomfort, whatever the cause.
—Sam Kelly, Time, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
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The performance of this ecstatic number is powerfully mood-elevating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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That youthful energy was apparent Tuesday evening, as both cautiously optimistic canvassers and ecstatic supporters lined the streets of central Brooklyn, creating a party-like atmosphere that spread from poll sites into the surrounding neighborhoods.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Privacy and security concerns with smart thermostats These programs also raise important data privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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While West Indies’ heyday - when this group of mostly British Commonwealth countries and territories ruled cricket in the 1970s and '80s - conjures much nostalgia, there is a realization that those giddy heights will never be reached again.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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As a giddy Jules tells Jess in one scene, in America, women can actually get paid to play.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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Beyond that, Davis aims to beat the averages by astute management of the land.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is also an astute question about this television program.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
13 July 2025
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Time and again, Garfield impresses with potent compositions, particularly in a scene that depicts father and daughter obliviously walking through a field in the foreground while, in the right-hand corner of the screen, a distant car slowly bears down upon them.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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But an even more potent metaphor is on the horizon as Millie and Tim go for a hike near their new home and end up temporarily trapped in an underground cave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Supply chain stakeholders might feel euphoric about, say, an uptick in consumer demand for certain products, but an AI solution can temper that enthusiasm by analyzing historical data and determining that such demand doesn’t hold weight a large percentage of the time.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Weaver has also dealt with injuries this season and has not been quite as sharp.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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But things took a sharp turn when her boyfriend’s mother made a hurtful comment at the dinner table.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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