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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But in Play Dirty—the new high-octane heist thriller from director Shane Black—the actor shows a different side of himself for the world to see.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Three of Kansas City’s first five opponents made the playoffs last season, but the Lions and their high-octane attack may be Steve Spagnuolo’s greatest challenge yet.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
The Yankees need more high-octane relievers who can throw strikes, a year-long problem for this group.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
What cars need high-octane gasoline?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Three of Kansas City’s first five opponents made the playoffs last season, but the Lions and their high-octane attack may be Steve Spagnuolo’s greatest challenge yet.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
The Yankees need more high-octane relievers who can throw strikes, a year-long problem for this group.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
What cars need high-octane gasoline?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high-octane
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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