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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
Still, when Riri presses, Joe caves, eyes shining with a heady sense of the field’s power.
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Stacia Brown, Vulture, 26 June 2025
The tart guava and peach notes are grounded by heady violet, vetiver, and black tea, striking the perfect balance between sweet and musky.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
Their Connecticut estate, Great Elm, housed ten children and a cavalcade of heady guests such as Albert Jay Nock, the author, anti–New Dealer, and casual anti-Semite.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Selecting the Right Plants for a Moon Garden To get the full impact of a moon garden, select plants that have white blooms, silvery foliage, and heady scents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
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Stacia Brown, Vulture, 26 June 2025
The tart guava and peach notes are grounded by heady violet, vetiver, and black tea, striking the perfect balance between sweet and musky.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
Their Connecticut estate, Great Elm, housed ten children and a cavalcade of heady guests such as Albert Jay Nock, the author, anti–New Dealer, and casual anti-Semite.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Selecting the Right Plants for a Moon Garden To get the full impact of a moon garden, select plants that have white blooms, silvery foliage, and heady scents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
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Most players would be ecstatic to be drafted in the top five, but Bailey has been a major storyline throughout the entire draft process.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The sharpshooter is ecstatic to be in Charlotte — and sees his game being particularly well-rounded, beyond his prowess behind the arc.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
27 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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The hardside spinner has a fashionable wave-like exterior, and the matching duffel makes for a smart, compact gym bag or overnight bag.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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For the latter, Robinson stopped singing at one point and, with deadpan delivery, suggested the only thing that helped with his mental health struggles was a Brazilian butt lift, before shaking his rear for the giddy crowd.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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As triumphant as the album is, Kesha sounds even giddier when speaking about it.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
3 July 2025
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As many of our astute commenters guessed, between the peeing on himself and the trouble getting it up, Harry Goldenblatt has prostate cancer.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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An astute and compassionate portrait of sisterhood, flaws and all, the dynamics between the characters are sublime.—
Fran Littlewood
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Matsuhisa bows to euphoric local fishmongers, does a lot of hugs and selfies with his staff, visits his roots in Japan and Peru.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Nitrous oxide also blocks certain neurotransmitters and triggers the release of endorphins, creating a lightheaded, euphoric sensation, hence its appeal as a recreational drug.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Experts say the country may be in the midst of the sharpest decline in killings in history — one that can’t be attributed to any single factor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The sharper that angle is the faster the Earth orbits, with lunar gravity in this case speeding things up, countering the braking effect that lunar apogee usually applies.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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