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
James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Mayor Dave Kaptain spoke against continuing the grocery tax, saying families are already facing higher electric, gas and grocery costs in addition to other bills that are increasing.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Musk heads one of the world’s leading electric-vehicle companies, and has long supported all kinds of renewable energy, including solar and wind.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Its electric-only range is six miles.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Mayor Dave Kaptain spoke against continuing the grocery tax, saying families are already facing higher electric, gas and grocery costs in addition to other bills that are increasing.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Provide point protection for Balch Camp PG&E hydro-electric and residential facilities, two powerhouses, Balch communication reflector, penstock and valve houses, and associated power distribution lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Musk heads one of the world’s leading electric-vehicle companies, and has long supported all kinds of renewable energy, including solar and wind.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Water may enter the body control module of the affected Mustangs, causing a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the period, DyStar achieved a 44 percent reduction in emission intensity through several initiatives ranging from LED lighting upgrades and better equipment insulation to moving high-energy production to more energy-efficient units in other countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wait to carve jack-o-lanterns until three to five days before Halloween.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Experts say the finding is interesting, but diet quality and other lifestyle habits may have a larger impact on bone health.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The back and forth has been interesting.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Go for a scented candle, colorful leaves from around your neighborhood, your own plentiful cornucopia of pastries, or a small Pumpkin Bundt Cake—sky's the limit.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The package included a bottle of wine, a candle and chocolates.—
Nicki Cox,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, everything from your career and finances is shifting in ways that are equally electrifying and unpredictable.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The same corporate event planners who used to book futurists with hologram slide decks are now on the hunt for celebrity performers who can yank an audience out of its AI stupor for ten electrifying minutes.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Deere in the headlights Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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