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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Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph This high-octane flyback chronograph from Roger Dubuis takes its cues from Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s SC63 hypercar, which is campaigned in the Le Mans Daytona Hybrid (LMDh) class.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The safer move could be looking at Nico Hischier or Jesper Bratt instead, to benefit from the Devils’ high-octane power play.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Americana, underdog heroism, and high-octane action to tell a big, fun, family story as bold as Bigfoot itself.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
What cars need high-octane gasoline?
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The safer move could be looking at Nico Hischier or Jesper Bratt instead, to benefit from the Devils’ high-octane power play.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Americana, underdog heroism, and high-octane action to tell a big, fun, family story as bold as Bigfoot itself.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
What cars need high-octane gasoline?
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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