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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
After the expiration in September of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles, such companies have been under pressure to offer lower sticker prices as sales decline.
—Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Built as a two-seater electric, it’s touted as a spiritual competitor to the Mazda Miata and Tesla Roadster, and that’s not bad company at all.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
When shopping for a new car, more than 90% of EV owners choose to go electric again.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
After the expiration in September of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles, such companies have been under pressure to offer lower sticker prices as sales decline.
—Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
The car comes in both a gas-only version and a hybrid model with a 39-mile electric-only range.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Built as a two-seater electric, it’s touted as a spiritual competitor to the Mazda Miata and Tesla Roadster, and that’s not bad company at all.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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Wildly beautiful, Sydney Harbour National Park protects the islands and foreshore around the famous harbour, including some of the most breathtaking beaches, bushland, and coastal trails in the world.—
Sophie Davies,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike previous approaches to non-line-of-sight (NLOS) perception that rely on visible light, HoloRadar works reliably in darkness and under variable lighting conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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That mix gives users flexibility to run laptops, car fridges, diesel heaters, lighting, and speakers without extra adapters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What matchup Wednesday looks the most exciting?—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Discoveries The new guard of American talent, Diotima, Ashlyn and Aisling Camps are consistently exciting and increasingly sophisticated in new and modern ways of dressing.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Colorful lanterns, in different shapes and sizes, dangle from children’s hands and adorn homes.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Later during the keynote, Hounsou shared an interesting nugget about the film’s budget when asked by an audience member about the difficulty of getting period films about the African diaspora off the ground in Hollywood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bubic had an interesting offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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And a small memorial on the sidewalk includes a vase of flowers, a candle, and a Teddy Bear with a heart nose.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Can the dunkers rediscover the creativity that compelled Blake Griffin to jump over a car, Gerald Green to blow out a cupcake candle on the rim, Dwight Howard to put on a cape and Vince Carter to stick his whole arm in the hoop?—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After the Aphex Twin nod, however, anyone who was into the harder end of hardcore breaks could attest that KAVARI’s original productions, heard in basements from Seoul to Vienna, were as electrifying as her edits.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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From electrifying performances by the sport’s biggest stars to unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat matchups and dramatic comeback victories, the World Baseball Classic delivers some of the most unforgettable moments in the game.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Readers have also recommended Turtle Wax headlight restoration kits.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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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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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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