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
Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Part of the challenge, Barra said, was knowing how long the company could hold off before making decisions on which vehicles to produce as gas-propulsion or battery electric.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Watching Emily take in Sara of all people telling a story about her brother is even more electric.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The week in culture was nothing short of electric.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Part of the challenge, Barra said, was knowing how long the company could hold off before making decisions on which vehicles to produce as gas-propulsion or battery electric.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Watching Emily take in Sara of all people telling a story about her brother is even more electric.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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The rock formations of the Burren in County Clare create a barren but breathtaking landscape that stretches out to the sea.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Black Swan excels by offering breathtaking dance choreography, and the film's gorgeous cinematography provides viewers with a tapestry of imagery unparalleled by most psychological horror films.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So watch the video carefully and try to catch the signs of unnatural eye movements, lip-sync issues, weird lighting, shadows and voice inconsistencies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Inside, there’s the occasional model being fitted and photographed, outside there are truck drivers, caterers, lighting specialists and many more milling around or scurrying about.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s exciting is that comedic talent can now receive guidance from Mark and be paired with Todd to go out to the market with a project that’s already vetted and packaged.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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From some exciting new restaurants to great concerts and shows, there is a lot of cool stuff to experience this weekend.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Follow the flickering jack-o-lanterns to The Meadow for games, music and seasonal food and drink around the firepits.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tessa Thompson has nothing but love and some, uh, interesting descriptors for her Thor costar Chris Hemsworth.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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While watching parrot fish glide by the glass of the 250,000-gallon saltwater reef tank the Seaquarium has maintained for years, Martin said his team plans to build the kind of aquarium complex that will be interesting enough to justify visitors buying tickets just to see it.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Each candle pairs a calming scent with a meaningful crystal, like rose quartz for healing or garnet for passion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gebhardt returned and iced the game with an electrifying 53-yard run, breaking several tackles as Summit pushed its lead to 39-22.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The pace was not as electrifying as Theo Walcott’s destructive dash from one end of Anfield to the other for Arsenal against the same opponents three years later, which set up Emmanuel Adebayor.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The image revealed the car brutally smashed up, missing its right headlight and with its bumper hanging off.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Spencer made a U-turn and pursued the vehicle, flashing his headlights and blaring his horn.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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