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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
In a heady three months starting last May, a Yak-52 shot down a large number of Russian drones over Kherson Oblast, likely at least a few miles from the front line.
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David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Tesla shares have fallen by more than half since those heady days of mid-December, and its market capitalization with them; in midday trading Thursday, they’re priced at about $236.26 and the market cap sits at about $760 billion.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
The heady days of when Hong Kong was producing over 200 movies a year are unlikely to return.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
There were fore and aft decks, a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom, a galley kitchen, and the heady promise of being captain of my own boat.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
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David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Tesla shares have fallen by more than half since those heady days of mid-December, and its market capitalization with them; in midday trading Thursday, they’re priced at about $236.26 and the market cap sits at about $760 billion.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
The heady days of when Hong Kong was producing over 200 movies a year are unlikely to return.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
There were fore and aft decks, a couple of bedrooms, a bathroom, a galley kitchen, and the heady promise of being captain of my own boat.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
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From humble bass beginnings to chart-topping crossover success and more than 10 billion global streams, the Illenium sound has been honed into an adrenaline-rush style that fits heartfelt ballads, growling drops, emotional acoustic moments and ecstatic explosions alike.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Mar. 2025
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The style is a challenge: should their comedy be smart and savvy or broad and easy-going?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Light enough to layer over tights or leggings in colder weather, these pants are a smart choice for sightseeing or hiking in rainy conditions, but they can easily be dressed up with a cute blouse or blazer.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mountain, his latest venture, is more expansive in all respects—more seats, fancier grills, a bigger playbook of influences and techniques—while retaining the giddy obsession with sourcing that has become Parry’s signature.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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When the friends head to the public library to attend their first minicomics convention, their giddy, nervous excitement is palpable.—
James Sturm,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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But, like any astute power ranking, there are certain tells about which nominees have an advantage.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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There’s a chance an astute hiker could probably see Prospect Park from the top of Cowles Mountain looking northeast.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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To the contrary: Adding J.T. Miller was supposed to make the power play more potent.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid’s Tale is still more than capable of nightmarish images and emotionally potent sequences.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Composed of frontwoman Lorena Pulgar, Martín Pérez Roa and Felipe Zenteno, all masters of synths, this Chilean trio has spent years crafting a sound that’s equal parts introspective and euphoric — a delicate balance of dreamy textures and irresistible pop melodies.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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As research from the Journal of Neurophysiology explains, the initial stages of romantic love feel euphoric — due to the strong cocktail of neurotransmitters that are produced in the brain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The duo spoke with Variety about the movie, and it’s soon revealed that in addition to their talent, the pair share a sharp sense of humor.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Powell’s latest comments, his most vivid yet on the subject, come just days after the Trump administration unveiled the sharpest ever escalation in US tariffs on data going back 200 years, Fitch Ratings told CNN — even steeper than the expansive tariffs deployed under the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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