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as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk
there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love
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Recent Examples of intoxication
Cuban-American actor William Levy has spoken out following his arrest in South Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing on Monday.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
William Levy, the actor known for his work on telenovelas and his run on Dancing With the Stars, has been arrested in South Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Back in 2020, Wallen was disinvited from SNL for breaking the show's COVID-19 quarantine protocols the same year he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Haley Joel Osment is speaking out after his arrest for public intoxication at a California ski resort last week, during which bodycam video shows the former child star using an antisemitic slur.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
William Levy, the actor known for his work on telenovelas and his run on Dancing With the Stars, has been arrested in South Florida on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Back in 2020, Wallen was disinvited from SNL for breaking the show's COVID-19 quarantine protocols the same year he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Haley Joel Osment is speaking out after his arrest for public intoxication at a California ski resort last week, during which bodycam video shows the former child star using an antisemitic slur.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
Noun
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In March 2024, Biggs opened up about his previous health struggles, including his battle with alcoholism.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After the book, Christina became an advocate for children of parents with alcoholism and those who have suffered abuse.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Her childlike excitement was contagious, the ecstasy of a performer finding her audience, and the crowd roared.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Horror comes through the body, as does love, as does ecstasy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The perfect smile can be the key to self-esteem, to happiness, to personal connection.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature.—
Gretchen Rubin,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Thanks to her good karma, Maya had been reborn in the heavens as a god, but in Buddhism gods are not as spiritually advanced as Buddhas.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025
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This lyrical drama, choreographed by Dell Howlett, floats at times like a movement-theater piece reaching for the heavens.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Women are also acutely aware that their bank accounts are going to take a hit when their little bundle of joy arrives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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