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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After two games in Denver in which the Golden Knights stymied Colorado’s high-octane transition attack, there was plenty of open ice in the opening 20 minutes.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 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
Bella Hadid may count custom Prada and Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford amongst her high-octane Cannes wardrobe, but the model’s trip to the French Riviera has largely been a series of vintage flexes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026
For years, the financial sector has been defined by high-octane performance and split-second decisions.
—Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 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
Bella Hadid may count custom Prada and Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford amongst her high-octane Cannes wardrobe, but the model’s trip to the French Riviera has largely been a series of vintage flexes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026
For years, the financial sector has been defined by high-octane performance and split-second decisions.
—Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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