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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
That heady assertion hangs in the air for a few seconds, and then each executive heads back to their office to plant some more trees.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
On deck: New England Patriots, Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, 1 p.m.
The Dolphins look to extend their recent dominance over the Patriots (3-8) into heady territory.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
But the documentary makes the case that Billy Preston forged a heady chunk of the funk DNA.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
But previous attempts at no-alcohol beers by major brewers had resulted in drinks that tasted burned or cooked, or had a cloying aftertaste, and which lacked the heady aroma of real beer.
—Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Reviews were mostly positive, occasionally ecstatic, with Danes’ performance often singled out for its brilliance.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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From there, things get strange and beautiful, before becoming ecstatic.Brett Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kim would be an excellent addition to this roster: defense, speed, smart ball player.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, draining and rinsing any residual canned bean water is generally a smart idea to reduce the salt load and potential digestive discomfort associated with these pre-cooked legumes.Christina Manian, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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Eating a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, fiber, and whole grains can support a healthy gut microbiome and strengthen your immune system, helping improve treatment outcomes.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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The sparsely populated province, Pakistan’s largest, is rich in natural resources and home to the strategically important Gwadar port.Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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The roar from the terraces when Kohli enters the crease, like Tendulkar before him, is deafening and generates the same giddy reactions anywhere in the world.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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In his early writeups, Killian adopts, or perhaps apes, a tone of giddy consumerism.Oscar Schwartz, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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Haunted by an investigation that went unsolved years ago, the aged and beleaguered yet incredibly astute Deke is drawn back into the world of homicide after teaming up with the young, driven, idealistic Jim Baxter (Malek).Travis Bean, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Polish festival could hardly ask for a jury chair more astute to the nuances of craft behind the camera as well as in front of it.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some of the highest-emission foods come from cows and other ruminant animals, which roam across acres of land emitting methane, a potent greenhouse gas, during their unique digestion process.BYZahra Hirji, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the potent combination of Disney’s Moana sequel, Universal’s Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II, overall five-day revenue should reach a new high for the long Turkey Day holiday, or well north of $315 million.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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Thank goodness, as Glinda sings in the fizzy musical, that critical reviews and word of mouth have been euphoric.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
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Photo of the day: Rushing the field A euphoric crowd of Gamecocks fans celebrated the University of South Carolina's 44-20 upset win over Texas A&M on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium by rushing the field.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The 33-megapixel sensor is capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and great autofocus.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Josh Rottenberg wrote a really sharp story about the ecosystem of screening rooms and venues around the city that are needed to make that happen.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Heady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heady. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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