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
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Using an electric hand mixer with beater attachments on medium speed, blend until smooth for 2 to 3 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Clooney looked to the side and saw Obama walking in, grayer but still spry and electric.
—Jake Tapper, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
As a close Trump ally, Musk’s actions inevitably affected Tesla – the biggest piece of his business empire and the maker of one of the most visible and expensive items that Americans can purchase: electric vehicles.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Using an electric hand mixer with beater attachments on medium speed, blend until smooth for 2 to 3 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Noun
The school has two backup heating systems for the winter, one electric and the other powered by fossil fuels.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Clooney looked to the side and saw Obama walking in, grayer but still spry and electric.
—Jake Tapper, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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This breathtaking final had already exceeded five hours.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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This is done by using real-time data and user preferences to coordinate individual AI agents like the smart thermostat, the lighting or even appliances.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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McVay has his top tight end group in a while, an exciting prospect for the coach’s football chess options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Noun
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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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This is interesting because Game Freak is often criticized for its somewhat low-budget approach to Pokémon.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Pictures, flowers and candles mark a makeshift memorial on June 3 in Wenatchee, Washington, in honor of Olivia, Paityn and Evelyn Decker, who were found dead near Leavenworth after their father Travis Decker failed to return them after a scheduled visitation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Visibility matters: Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The defending champs got the all-important split in Edmonton thanks to a thrilling 5-4 double-overtime victory Friday.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The resulting tiebreak, however, provided the stage for Sabalenka to display impressive tenacity, fighting back from 3-0 to win a genuinely thrilling set that neither player deserved to lose.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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