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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The vibrant city of Miami once again transformed into a Formula 1 paradise last weekend as the Miami International Autodrome welcomed the high-octane circus for the sixth round of the 2025 championship.
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Max has dropped the official trailer for Duster, J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan’s high-octane crime drama series starring Lost alum Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Energy Orange 018-57-34: Dutch soccer fans aren’t the only ones who favor this high-octane orange.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The games at the Coliseum should be high-octane with the Unicorns set to unleash a squad brimming with youthful talent.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Max has dropped the official trailer for Duster, J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan’s high-octane crime drama series starring Lost alum Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Energy Orange 018-57-34: Dutch soccer fans aren’t the only ones who favor this high-octane orange.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The games at the Coliseum should be high-octane with the Unicorns set to unleash a squad brimming with youthful talent.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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