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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
Known for its distinct diesel-like aroma and fast-acting effects, Sour Diesel delivers a heady buzz that enhances focus, creativity, and motivation.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Their speeches, at their headiest, inspire hope and a kind of holy terror.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
So heady, in fact, that this adult got lost in the metaphor.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Their speeches, at their headiest, inspire hope and a kind of holy terror.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
So heady, in fact, that this adult got lost in the metaphor.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heady
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Sami Gibson, the mother who initiated the change at Curtis Elementary, was ecstatic about the playground during its opening in 2018.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2025
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Most players would be ecstatic with that statline after four quarters.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Hundreds of years after mankind is wiped out, a smart buoy (Kristen Stewart) turns on and strikes up a friendship with the last satellite (Steven Yeun) launched into space.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Right now, Meta pretty much owns the smart glasses space and these specs could help cement that leadership.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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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
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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
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This is for sure: Acuna makes just $17 million per year despite everything, and Braves officials are beyond giddy.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Pixar’s first feature is still the template for every great movie the studio has made since: earned emotions; ripping action sequences; dead-on insights into human nature; and lots of giddy, witty, silly laughs.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
19 June 2025
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Although there are no easy solutions to these multiplying threats, U.S. leaders can significantly mitigate them by making astute, yet still modest, changes to the arsenal itself and to the overall role of nuclear strategy in U.S. foreign and defense policy.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The 51-year-old is widely considered one of the most astute tacticians in the Premier League and has been the figurehead of one of the smartest, shrewdest clubs anywhere in European soccer for the last seven years.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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With collaborations like Pink Cookies with THC Design and Skywalker with Rove, plus a party-heavy marketing style, Presidential keeps its image loud, proud and potent. 6.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The ending serves as a handy reminder that the zombie movie, more than perhaps any other strain of horror cinema, can be a potent conductor of allegory, metaphor, and polemic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Huffing the chemicals causes a person to feel drunk, euphoric, hallucinogenic or lightheaded for a short high.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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It’s measured in sharper thinking, richer conversations, and better decisions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Its exterior is an awkward mashup of new and old ideas—the sharp roofline and giant windscreen give off the impression the car has been crushed—though its dual-color paint job and full-width headlights really work.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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