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
Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
That's ok, though, because there is a high-performance AMG electric concept, called the GT XX, that introduces the world to the future of high-performance AMG electrics and debuts the AMG.EA architecture.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 July 2025
So while American consumers and automakers try to figure out how to cope with uncertainty, electric progress will continue all over the world.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
As the state continues to encourage residents in the market for a car to buy electric, President Donald Trump’s proposed spending bill could cut federal EV tax credits completely.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
That's ok, though, because there is a high-performance AMG electric concept, called the GT XX, that introduces the world to the future of high-performance AMG electrics and debuts the AMG.EA architecture.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Noun
And among seven sectors — air conditioners, solar modules, lithium batteries, electric vehicles, power semiconductors, steel and construction machinery — five have more capacity than the entire global demand, the Goldman analysts said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 July 2025
So while American consumers and automakers try to figure out how to cope with uncertainty, electric progress will continue all over the world.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
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Set atop a hill with a breathtaking view over the city, Kiyomizu-dera offered us a beautiful blend of history, culture, nature, and spirituality—all in one unforgettable stop.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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First images reveal stunning cosmic details The first images show breathtaking views of the Trifid Nebula and Lagoon Nebula, captured over a seven-hour period.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Just like art, lighting, and heirlooms, these elements are best collected to bring an authentic feel.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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While Christmas trees are integral to holiday decor, lighting and other thoughtful accents are just as important.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Replace apprehension with an exciting conversation about what’s possible, and then invest in training and skills development to help your talent thrive in the new AI era.—
Ronald Alepian,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Golden State looks to bounce back from an exciting 104-102 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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From orreries and lantern slides to opto-mechanical and digital planetariums, the communication of astronomy has always been about more than just the latest results of science.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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That brings up the interesting idea that the Red Sox could trade Chapman and still try to contend this year.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The first is known as The Mess, where communal tables beckon thirsty pirates and an anchor studded with candles glows overhead.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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First brought in to the label at the behest of owner Credit Lyonnais in 1991, Parkinson kept a candle in the window all these years for Hemdale, after the company became functionally idle following the sale of its Oscar-winning film library to MGM in 1996.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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Significant improvements have been made to the standard equipment, which now includes wireless phone charging, matrix LED headlights, and leather upholstery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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On the surface, taking on a thrilling action role like this is really cool.—
Taryn Finley,
refinery29.com,
10 July 2025
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Castro will bring his thrilling live show to 27 major cities across the world, including New York, Paris, and Madrid.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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