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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
Not even the heady 12-day war with Iran in June, which was widely supported by the Israeli public, managed to improve the coalition’s popularity.
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Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2025
That’s after this heady initiative had suffered cuts for the past two years.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Go barefoot across the white sands of Bequia and breathe in the heady scent of nutmeg, cinnamon, and other homegrown spices in Grenada.
—AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Rosario is a heady pickup for Cashman and the Yankees, even after acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday.
—Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
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Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2025
That’s after this heady initiative had suffered cuts for the past two years.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Go barefoot across the white sands of Bequia and breathe in the heady scent of nutmeg, cinnamon, and other homegrown spices in Grenada.
—AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Rosario is a heady pickup for Cashman and the Yankees, even after acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday.
—Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
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Moore is 'ecstatic' about Procell being the pick Ald.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Whenever Waller finally gets clear, Smith will certainly be ecstatic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
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From supporting local zoning reforms to promoting smart federal investments, our goal is simple: expand access to homeownership.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Stretford End looked smart before kick-off against Arsenal on Sunday.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The 38-year-old chairman and CEO, the youngest of the ten richest billionaires in China, has amassed a fortune of $27.5 billion largely based on a company stake, according to Forbes estimates.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Mielke became interested in how different creatures live together and create a rich soil in the prairies.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The girls are giddy; excited about their adventure.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The East German guards, many still in uniform but without their lethal machine guns, seemed amused, almost giddy.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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So, having as much spending money as possible, especially with Bryce Young entering the fourth year of his rookie contract in 2026, is astute.—
Mike Kaye
August 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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Elliott Investment Management Ownership: n/a Average Cost: n/a Activist Commentary: Elliott is a very successful and astute activist investor.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Current cannabis products pack a punch Products today are more potent, according to the state audit.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Recipe Tips For Cream Cheese Mints Make sure to choose mint extract and not mint oil (which is much more potent).—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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This one, though, was euphoric from first ball to last.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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His songs are by turns earthy and mystical, gritty and graceful, expansive and euphoric, sometimes unconventional and often beguiling.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore has welcomed the push on both sides and has emphasized the competition has kept each quarterback sharp knowing the other is ready.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The comments were greeted by sharp statements from several Arab states, which condemned the use of the term as provocative and counterproductive to peace.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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