psychedelia
noun
psy·che·de·lia
ˌsī-kə-ˈdēl-yə 
1
: the world of people, phenomena, or items associated with psychedelic drugs
2
: psychedelic music
Examples of psychedelia in a Sentence
the tie-dyed fashions of psychedelia
music ranging from jazz to disco to '60s psychedelia
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Inspired by the legacy of late '60s Austin psychedelia, pioneered by hometown rock band The 13th Floor Elevators and its lead Roky Erickson, the fest found footing its first few years, hosting a handful of bands in a red barn.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
Whether that happens may depend on efforts to rein DMT in from the fringes of psychedelia.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Era-defining aesthetics like Space Age, psychedelia and disco are reflected across 250 dolls, as are designer collaborations with labels such as Oscar de la Renta.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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In small clinical trials, synthetic versions of the psychedelic have shown benefits in tackling cluster headaches, anxiety, anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and various forms of substance abuse.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
Whether that happens may depend on efforts to rein DMT in from the fringes of psychedelia.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Era-defining aesthetics like Space Age, psychedelia and disco are reflected across 250 dolls, as are designer collaborations with labels such as Oscar de la Renta.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Related article Unforgettable photos of psychedelia and debauchery from the golden age of LSD
In small clinical trials, synthetic versions of the psychedelic have shown benefits in tackling cluster headaches, anxiety, anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and various forms of substance abuse.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Psychedelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychedelia. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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