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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for heady
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The lead character is the prince, who doesn’t want to be on the throne and is not really that smart.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
  • More recently, the focus was on modernizing its assortment for growing areas like smart home products.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Established in 1893, the thick of the Gilded Age, Montford boasts a rich tapestry of architectural styles, featuring everything from grand Victorian homes to intricate Arts and Crafts designs, many of which are now bed and breakfasts.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • The comparatively negligible impact of the billionaire's wedding bill on his total wealth highlights the vast and growing gap between the world's richest individuals and the average American worker.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • As triumphant as the album is, Kesha sounds even giddier when speaking about it.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • Meanwhile, the standard Amp offers AirPlay while the Pro doesn’t, adding to its cascade of streaming options, HDMI ARC support, and a potent power supply for a killer A/V entry point.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The screen is bright and sharp enough, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 9 July 2025
  • Elevate the Rugby Shirt With Leggings and Loafers An oversized rugby shirt paired with slim pants and a turtleneck makes for a sharp, unexpected combination.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 July 2025

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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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