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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
Honeysuckle The warm, heady, floral scent of honeysuckle, which is strongest at dusk, is instantly recognizable, and the romantically rambling vines and tubular blooms make the climbing varieties cottage-garden classics.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Those heady scenes are products of their time, emerging during the boom years following World War II.
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Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The 2-million-square-foot facility distribution center will support the off-pricer’s heady growth.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
But the back half is a heady object lesson in the limits of partnership—how even the right person can’t fully quell whatever torment lurks in the recesses of one’s consciousness.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Those heady scenes are products of their time, emerging during the boom years following World War II.
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Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The 2-million-square-foot facility distribution center will support the off-pricer’s heady growth.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
But the back half is a heady object lesson in the limits of partnership—how even the right person can’t fully quell whatever torment lurks in the recesses of one’s consciousness.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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And my younger Limited Too- and Delia's-loving self is ecstatic for this resurgence.
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Major dating apps are racing to bake in AI and selling pricey subscriptions that promise smarter matches and faster connections.
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August 23 – September 22 Clear aims shape smarter steps at work.
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Similarly, when planning for color-rich interiors, the right white matters.
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Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.
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Alpha Camp − Nikki Hru, Maddy Jones, Leiya Pillitteri − had seemed giddy with confidence before the flaming arrow competition.
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They were refined and astute thinkers.
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These situations present opportunities for astute investors to acquire fundamentally sound businesses at a discount.
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The Rays took the lead in the fifth with another homer from their suddenly potent hitters.
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Estradiol is the most potent type and is commonly administered through a patch that gradually releases the hormone on the skin to help ease physical and mental symptoms of menopause.
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Elevating my euphoric state further is the Sonorium, an extraordinary sound dome that claims to be the largest in the world.
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Berry said the body recognizes those substances as foreign and creates antibodies that attach to fentanyl molecules, potentially preventing users from experiencing a euphoric high and reducing the risk of a fatal overdose.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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