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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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.
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Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The high-octane drama promises emotionally dark scenes in the beautiful landscape of Martinique.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 31, the 52-year-old activist unexpectedly added some high-octane shine to her chic all-black look with her manicure—and matching footwear—while stepping out at The Testaments premiere in Los Angeles.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The production emphasizes high-octane action sequences and period world-building.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The high-octane drama promises emotionally dark scenes in the beautiful landscape of Martinique.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 31, the 52-year-old activist unexpectedly added some high-octane shine to her chic all-black look with her manicure—and matching footwear—while stepping out at The Testaments premiere in Los Angeles.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The production emphasizes high-octane action sequences and period world-building.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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