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Recent Examples of headfirst
When an online influencer offers a sense of clarity, Roger dives headfirst into a digital echo chamber in search of meaning and validation.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 June 2025
Eager to get involved, Hartman dove headfirst into college life and communications at CSUF.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Despite the allure of cost-savings, traditional studios haven’t exactly dived headfirst into the AI revolution.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Other tips include never swimming alone, always asking for permission before entering the water and never diving into unknown bodies of water headfirst.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 June 2025
Eager to get involved, Hartman dove headfirst into college life and communications at CSUF.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Despite the allure of cost-savings, traditional studios haven’t exactly dived headfirst into the AI revolution.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Other tips include never swimming alone, always asking for permission before entering the water and never diving into unknown bodies of water headfirst.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for headfirst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headfirst
headlong
Adverb
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The Tramp is a thinker and an observer and not one to rush headlong.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Her efforts ran headlong into what would become the worst drug shortage in modern history.—
Debbie Cenziper,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headfirst. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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