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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
The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
Declines across the three sectors weighed on the market yesterday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 pulling back from all-time highs.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Temperature highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Today will see highs hitting the mid-50s after highs only hit 48 degrees yesterday.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In much of the Bay Area, temperatures on Friday and Saturday morning are not expected to rise past 40 degrees, and the daytime highs are not expected to escape the mid-50s.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The highs of the record are some of the best of his career.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Wednesday looks to be another sunny but breezy day with highs around 57.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
While stocks are near record highs, the Treasury market has also advanced.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
Declines across the three sectors weighed on the market yesterday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 pulling back from all-time highs.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Temperature highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Today will see highs hitting the mid-50s after highs only hit 48 degrees yesterday.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In much of the Bay Area, temperatures on Friday and Saturday morning are not expected to rise past 40 degrees, and the daytime highs are not expected to escape the mid-50s.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The highs of the record are some of the best of his career.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Wednesday looks to be another sunny but breezy day with highs around 57.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
While stocks are near record highs, the Treasury market has also advanced.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highs
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Weather permitting — clear skies and away from the city light pollution — Jupiter at opposition will be visible worldwide.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since the totality is gracing Libya and Egypt, clear skies are almost guaranteed for the astounding event—a welcome piece of news for anyone who remembers the clouds that spoiled visibility in parts of North America during the 2024 eclipse.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But one of the biggest joys for the couple is how FreshCo is evolving into a true family business.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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All the pleasures of the Anakonda had come with us to this remote place.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Like these forerunners, the pleasures of Knight’s A Thousand Blows, which premiered all six episodes of its second season on Hulu Friday, lies in looking back on that thin sliver of time, about 15 years ago, when anachronistic old-timey crime was in vogue.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The small round dish can be used for all sorts of culinary delights, from baking single-serve cakes to roasting garlic.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Highs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highs. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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