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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
The retreat follows a heady period both for the industry and the billionaires, whose gains in wealth propelled them into the same league as tech and finance moguls like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
Vlasic made a heady centering pass from the half wall to Bedard, who scored on a one-time snapper.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
The resulting car established a new era for sport sedans with up to 250 horsepower and a heady 368 lb-ft of torque.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
So at this moment of heady opportunity, why has Hollywood seemingly been in a state of turmoil for many years?
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
Vlasic made a heady centering pass from the half wall to Bedard, who scored on a one-time snapper.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
The resulting car established a new era for sport sedans with up to 250 horsepower and a heady 368 lb-ft of torque.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
So at this moment of heady opportunity, why has Hollywood seemingly been in a state of turmoil for many years?
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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In 2007, when the wreck was found, the group was ecstatic.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just two days after the video of his costume went viral, Erin showed off her son's ecstatic reaction to receiving the tickets in yet another TikTok.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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That was a smart play, because his impact was necessary, not only in creating zone-coverage looks in the pass game, but also as a running back and pass catcher.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its strategy of providing energy and smart home solutions, supported by its recent acquisition of Vivint Smart Home (NRG).Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s a lot to unpack from this family photo, which prominently features the world’s richest man, standing with the president-elect’s offspring and their partners and their children.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This set is complete with four fragrance icons—Oud Wood Eau de Parfum, Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum, Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum, and the Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum—each with very different, very rich notes (oud, woody, solar, amber, and fruity) for an olfactory trip of a lifetime.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch is downright giddy about state Democrats' chances to increase their supermajority.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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So far that's what's happening in Wyoming, Ohio, a fact that left police clerk Jessica Eastham sounding nearly giddy Friday morning.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
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With astute planning and policies, countries can survive and even thrive as their societies grow older.Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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Employers welcome candidates who have been astute enough to purposefully develop their communication, leadership and organizational skills to enable them to stay current in the face of working landscape changes like remote and asynchronous work.Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both the earthy, potent red variety and its mild and floral green sister are foundational ingredients in Chinese five-spice, chili crisp, and myriad braises, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Hotel Bar specializes in upscale cocktails, like the potent espresso martini, which promises a quick jump start.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s because, for smokers, nicotine gums and lozenges never deliver anything close to the euphoric feelings of puffing on a cigarette.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Stimulating up to three nerve-dense erogenous areas increases your chance of a euphoric full-body orgasm.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Washington could’ve been sharper on that possession — Jayden Daniels missed an open receiver on a crosser one play before the Ekeler drop.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Since 2000, there has been a sharp increase in pediatric cannabis calls to the nation’s poison centers.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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