as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was one of the truly electric moments in American oratory
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Recent Examples of electric
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Toyota expects demand to remain strong this year, especially for its gas-electric hybrids which are expected to make up more than half of its volume, said David Christ, head of the Toyota brand in the US.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Top priorities for these challenges include breakthroughs in fusion energy, advanced nuclear reactors, electric-grid modernization, new materials, quantum computing and lifesaving medicines, according to a DOE webpage.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
One $130 million program on the chopping block called Solar for All aimed to help nearly 7,000 low-income Hoosiers lower electric bills and reduce their homes’ reliance on fossil fuels for energy.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Toyota expects demand to remain strong this year, especially for its gas-electric hybrids which are expected to make up more than half of its volume, said David Christ, head of the Toyota brand in the US.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Well, don't despair, as the OnlyMotion system is designed to make your existing dropper seatpost electric.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
Top priorities for these challenges include breakthroughs in fusion energy, advanced nuclear reactors, electric-grid modernization, new materials, quantum computing and lifesaving medicines, according to a DOE webpage.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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Located in northern Spain, along the Bay of Biscay and between the popular cities of Bilbao and San Sebastián, the Urola Coast of Basque Country is a breathtaking stretch of shoreline.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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In dozens of interviews in villages on Venezuela's breathtaking northeastern coast, from which some of the boats departed, residents and relatives said the dead men had indeed been running drugs but were not narco-terrorists or leaders of a cartel or gang.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Khondji looked at boxing films and paintings, including the work of George Bellows, to figure out the lighting system for the matches.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This season already has plenty of exciting acting talents to spot on the red carpets—including frontrunners such as Chase Infiniti, Renate Reinsve, and Rose Byrne.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Craft service had Cinnabons — that was exciting.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a replica of the Florida Everglades, The Treewalk Village, a playground and a holiday season visual show, Luminosa, where lanterns light 13 acres amid live music, food and cultural offerings.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The voyage ends with a multitude of lanterns above the Paris skyline, as a mother and child look on from the Pont Neuf, the historic bridge located next to Vuitton’s headquarters.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The event also brought back the brand's limited-edition Holiday Dill-ight candle.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even when unlit, this candle will instantly make your home look more sophisticated thanks to its minimal but stunning design.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This season’s most electrifying pop of color is a lime green that takes center stage, spotted everywhere from Prada and Versace to Tibi and Erdem.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Kenney said Xcel has invested in safety, reliability, making the system more resilient, electrifying transportation and buildings, meeting increased demands from growth and taking steps to significantly reduce carbon emissions.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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She was shot three times by an officer who stood by her front left headlight, who the Department of Homeland Security said was hit by Good and fired in self-defense.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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