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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While Monaco’s most familiar draws remain high-octane, glitzy events like the Formula One Grand Prix and the Yacht Show, there are quieter ways to experience this tiny principality.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Vegas crowded the neutral zone and slowed Colorado’s high-octane offense to a slog for long stretches.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The capsule collection to be unveiled in June is expected to serve as a manifesto and define Lauro’s vision, rooted in high-octane sensuality with a mannish edge.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
By measuring sweat gland activity, the broadcaster hopes to demonstrate the unique pull of high-octane sports and optimize its presentation for maximum engagement in a world of distraction.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Vegas crowded the neutral zone and slowed Colorado’s high-octane offense to a slog for long stretches.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The capsule collection to be unveiled in June is expected to serve as a manifesto and define Lauro’s vision, rooted in high-octane sensuality with a mannish edge.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
By measuring sweat gland activity, the broadcaster hopes to demonstrate the unique pull of high-octane sports and optimize its presentation for maximum engagement in a world of distraction.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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