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as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off
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Recent Examples of highs
Mother Nature may not be quite ready for fall just yet, as highs remain in the 80s entering the first days of October, above average temperatures for this time of year.
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The length of a government closure matters as a longer-than-normal stoppage could weigh on an already fragile economy and put pressure on a stock market near record highs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Core inflation has eased from its 2022 highs, yet Sløk warns strong growth combined with an easier monetary policy stance could rekindle price pressures.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Wall Street has been unfazed about the risks from a government shutdown, and stocks remain near record highs.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Michigan's Upper Peninsula has seen numerous record-breaking temperatures in September, and more expected as the forecast shows above-normal highs during the first week of October.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
That kind of share repurchase activity can continue to fuel the stock market to new record highs, making any dips along the way a buy opportunity, some analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
California’s capitol city recorded highs above 100 degrees on that day in 1966 and 2010, the weather agency said.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In Tennessee, highs are still expected to reach the low- to mid-80s for several weeks, with temperature lows dropping into the upper-50s and low-60s.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The length of a government closure matters as a longer-than-normal stoppage could weigh on an already fragile economy and put pressure on a stock market near record highs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Core inflation has eased from its 2022 highs, yet Sløk warns strong growth combined with an easier monetary policy stance could rekindle price pressures.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Wall Street has been unfazed about the risks from a government shutdown, and stocks remain near record highs.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Michigan's Upper Peninsula has seen numerous record-breaking temperatures in September, and more expected as the forecast shows above-normal highs during the first week of October.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
That kind of share repurchase activity can continue to fuel the stock market to new record highs, making any dips along the way a buy opportunity, some analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
California’s capitol city recorded highs above 100 degrees on that day in 1966 and 2010, the weather agency said.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In Tennessee, highs are still expected to reach the low- to mid-80s for several weeks, with temperature lows dropping into the upper-50s and low-60s.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highs
Noun
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But will the skies be clear in the Louisville area for a perfect view?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their love of the skies created a lifelong bond.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But overall, the dachshund’s antics struck a chord with the community, highlighting the challenges and joys of raising a puppy.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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For Sandra Choi, spending time in the garden at her Somerset, England, home is one of her greatest joys.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thank heavens scientific integrity is still alive and well.—
D. Scott Schmid,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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One big topic in the news these days is that AI often pretends to be your best friend and will praise you to the high heavens.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dionysius of Heraclea, caught in a health crisis, abandoned Stoicism for the pleasures of the Cyrenaics — only to be branded a traitor by former allies who saw his change of heart as proof of weakness.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Foodies will enjoy the signature delights of the region, like Tropea onions, spicy nduja sausage spread, and the classic frozen Tartufo, made with layers of mouthwatering gelato.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Certainly, there are delights here — bleach-blond Timothy Olyphant’s natural deadpan and pitch-perfect skepticism make synth Kirsh the series’ standout character, and the spider eyeball is a fun chaos agent.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Highs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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