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 editorial fails to mention the availability and widespread use of high-octane spirits at the United Center during shows.
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Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Taking us back in time, Projecto Global brings together political and societal insight with suspense and high-octane action.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The high-octane system and what Billy Donovan extracts from players like Tre Jones and Jalen Smith ends up creating too high a floor to avoid the Play-In.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Gaga's high-octane return to form could eke out a win, but many of the other singles in this category made a bigger splash.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Taking us back in time, Projecto Global brings together political and societal insight with suspense and high-octane action.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The high-octane system and what Billy Donovan extracts from players like Tre Jones and Jalen Smith ends up creating too high a floor to avoid the Play-In.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Gaga's high-octane return to form could eke out a win, but many of the other singles in this category made a bigger splash.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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