high-octane
adjective
high-oc·tane
ˈhī-ˈäk-ˌtān 
1
: having a high octane number and hence good antiknock properties
high-octane gasoline
2
: very powerful, strong, or effective
high-octane football
high-octane coffee
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Current guitarist Meg Mills alternated between Edge-style, reach-for-the-sky reverb and chunky riff-heavy power chords, playing off the rest of the band’s high-octane energy for the bulk of the hour-long set.
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Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
With a sizable 16-inch display and a great component loadout, this laptop can handle high-octane creativity apps with ease.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The exhibit, which opened at the end of March and will run through April 2027, is not only about the cars themselves but also about the city of Los Angeles and its high-octane tuner scene.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to enjoying high-octane activities such as hiking, zip-lining, rock climbing, water skiing, and fitness and dance classes, guests can also focus on finding their zen with low-impact pastimes like yoga, wine-and-paint classes or reading by the lake.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
With a sizable 16-inch display and a great component loadout, this laptop can handle high-octane creativity apps with ease.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The exhibit, which opened at the end of March and will run through April 2027, is not only about the cars themselves but also about the city of Los Angeles and its high-octane tuner scene.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to enjoying high-octane activities such as hiking, zip-lining, rock climbing, water skiing, and fitness and dance classes, guests can also focus on finding their zen with low-impact pastimes like yoga, wine-and-paint classes or reading by the lake.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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