as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrify
In his oddly understated way, David Byrne is one of the most electrifying musicians of the last 50 years.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The visiting locker room inside Allegiant Stadium came alive Sunday afternoon, electrified by a Chicago Bears team that had, in simplest terms, found a way.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Cooling and desalination are driving growth, along with urbanization, industrialization, electrifying transport, and data centers.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Shot in striking black and white, the campaign features models such as Alexi Consani and Irina Shayk dancing, posing with friends, and stepping into an electrifying club scene, all dressed head-to-toe in the season’s glamorous looks.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The visiting locker room inside Allegiant Stadium came alive Sunday afternoon, electrified by a Chicago Bears team that had, in simplest terms, found a way.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Cooling and desalination are driving growth, along with urbanization, industrialization, electrifying transport, and data centers.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Shot in striking black and white, the campaign features models such as Alexi Consani and Irina Shayk dancing, posing with friends, and stepping into an electrifying club scene, all dressed head-to-toe in the season’s glamorous looks.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrify
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England fans have lots to be excited about with so many talented players emerging, but right now, Tuchel wants players who are ready to go next summer.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s the bit that excites me, is the idea of being able to bring some change.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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He was thrilled when, at age 12, his parents bought a Baldwin grand piano secondhand from the University of Central Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of the changes, the author couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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