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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
Power prices soared to new highs on the expectation of data centers’ ballooning electricity needs, and are expected to rise again next June.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Appetite in artificial intelligence stocks has driven a market frenzy that has sent indices to record highs, with a recent Bank of America survey showing a record 91% of analysts saying US shares were overvalued.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But the team also saw remarkable highs on the pitch this season that go beyond its record.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
The fundamentals that have driven the metal to record highs this year will likely persist, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The highs will be in the low 60s on Saturday and Sunday, according to weather service data.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
Those figures, too, are record highs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Production in the region has been slipping since the record highs of 2021.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Daily highs will be in the low 80s.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Appetite in artificial intelligence stocks has driven a market frenzy that has sent indices to record highs, with a recent Bank of America survey showing a record 91% of analysts saying US shares were overvalued.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But the team also saw remarkable highs on the pitch this season that go beyond its record.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
The fundamentals that have driven the metal to record highs this year will likely persist, according to UBS.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The highs will be in the low 60s on Saturday and Sunday, according to weather service data.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
Those figures, too, are record highs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Production in the region has been slipping since the record highs of 2021.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Daily highs will be in the low 80s.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highs
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Ododos’ Modal Soft Wide-leg Pants feel like pajamas thanks to their relaxed fit and buttery soft material, but pleats, pockets, and a slight flare provide a business casual look in the skies.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sunny skies become mostly cloudy with a high near 61 and low around 42.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Those exchanges, Carbery said, are one of the joys of the gig.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But those joys came with an unexpected price.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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Just look a little to the left of Altair in the early evening heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pleasures of a simple red sauce dish and a basket of bread.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Playing this character is one of the great delights of my career.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Highs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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