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as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off
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Recent Examples of highs
Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Broadway grosses came back down to earth last week from their Thanksgiving highs, as a number of shows took their final bows.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
The stock stabilized and has mounted a charge to challenge the pandemic highs and is at a key technical decision point.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Even during a period when investment across women’s sports is surging, team valuations are on the rise, and fan interest and engagement are at all-time highs, her arrival was transformative.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Similarly dramatic declines in violent crime from early pandemic highs were reported in nationwide surveys and data from 500 to 1,000 local police departments.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Average highs across the Indianapolis area on Christmas Day are in the mid-30s, according to the NWS, with a normal high of 38.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, predicted the general election could also be reshaped by Georgescu’s success, with far-right parties possibly obtaining record highs.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Broadway grosses came back down to earth last week from their Thanksgiving highs, as a number of shows took their final bows.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
The stock stabilized and has mounted a charge to challenge the pandemic highs and is at a key technical decision point.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Even during a period when investment across women’s sports is surging, team valuations are on the rise, and fan interest and engagement are at all-time highs, her arrival was transformative.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Similarly dramatic declines in violent crime from early pandemic highs were reported in nationwide surveys and data from 500 to 1,000 local police departments.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Average highs across the Indianapolis area on Christmas Day are in the mid-30s, according to the NWS, with a normal high of 38.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, predicted the general election could also be reshaped by Georgescu’s success, with far-right parties possibly obtaining record highs.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Highs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highs. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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