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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
Girdwood and Fassler’s first movie retained the key ingredients of Ron’s books and the Spanish film adaptation that went before, namely a teen romance that endures its ups and downs against a heady backdrop of big houses, parties and fast cars.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 May 2025
This gem, aged for eight years, has lovely deep golden hues matched by heady aromas of lemon custard, buttered biscuit, ripe apple and baking spices.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Three pass-first point guards means a trio of heady floor generals to run the offense — and the Pacers can do it in a way that scratches at the Knicks’ weaknesses.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 May 2025
But just as with the Herrick brothers, all of this heady science requires pioneering patients willing to take the chance and raise their hands despite the unknowns.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 May 2025
This gem, aged for eight years, has lovely deep golden hues matched by heady aromas of lemon custard, buttered biscuit, ripe apple and baking spices.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Three pass-first point guards means a trio of heady floor generals to run the offense — and the Pacers can do it in a way that scratches at the Knicks’ weaknesses.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 May 2025
But just as with the Herrick brothers, all of this heady science requires pioneering patients willing to take the chance and raise their hands despite the unknowns.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Now, fans are ecstatic that a fan-favorite character is making their return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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With the longer battery life, lighter design and smart safety features, this jetpack is definitely for anyone looking to make their underwater adventures more exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Moreover, waving the flag of a foreign country isn’t prideful, or politically smart in the least.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The texture of the shampoo was rich, coated the hair well, and imparted a like-new shine — thanks to the product’s rich ingredients of coconut oil, silk proteins, shea butter, and neem oil.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Italy’s Taormina Film Festival is set for a standout 71st edition with a rich mix of genres – including some potential discoveries – on display, plus a generous dose of star power within a new format that attempts to revive the storied Sicilian event and put it back on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Castillo’s short novel is a giddy character study of an unpleasant young male type.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Attendees had the chance to film themselves posing against the canola field backdrop from When Life Gives You Tangerines or jumping high into the air like a giddy Thanos with the aid of a Squid Game trampoline.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The people that farm or garden are very interesting, very resourceful, very astute.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Worthy Park Estate 109 Rum From the heart of Jamaica, Worthy Park's 109 is a potent invitation to pure, unadulterated rum flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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His potent bat has carried the lineup in two of his first three seasons in town, the other being slowed by his first foot injury.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The inner thigh is incredibly painful, but there’s something euphoric about it as well, like an endorphin release.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Scenes of them together nail the euphoric thrill of youthful experimentation and self-discovery.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Still, some of the sharpest pullbacks in job postings were also in leisure and hospitality, with declines at restaurants, hotels, as well as other service-providing businesses.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Yet in March 2024, despite a sharp rise in antisemitic attacks, the program’s budget was cut by $30.5 million, dropping from $305 million to $274.5 million.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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