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
Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Side profile of a Ferrari Testarossa converted to battery-electric power by Electric Classic Cars.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Demand for electric equipment orders is also surging on demand from data centers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The largest market where Chinese vehicles, whether gasoline or electric, are not being sold is North America.
—Jack Barkenbus, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Side profile of a Ferrari Testarossa converted to battery-electric power by Electric Classic Cars.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
What an electric way to start the week.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Demand for electric equipment orders is also surging on demand from data centers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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Against this backdrop of global excellence, the Saudi Red Sea is notable for its unique blend of luxury, adventure, and authenticity along its breathtaking 1,000-plus-mile (1,800-kilometer) Red Sea coastline.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Their lot perched above the Pacific, with a view that stretches to Catalina Island, is too breathtaking to give up.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Sonder, lighting was key to creating a muted yet cinematic atmosphere.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ray tracing on the RTX 5090 makes lighting look next-level real, the 2TB Gen4 SSD is big enough for your entire library, and the 360mm ARGB cooler keeps temps chilled.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This Thursday’s episode of The Run-Through covers a lot of exciting ground.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Milk is a classic cookie counterpart, but Addison also recommends a side of Greek yogurt for something a little more exciting (and surprising).—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After the ceremony, the couple said that guests were ushered to a sunset cocktail hour set up between the horse stables before moving onto the reception dinner in the garden, which was illuminated with candles and lanterns.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The gallery features a parchment-cream limestone façade accented with bronze columns and crystal lanterns.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bottom line There are worthwhile pieces at the top of the lineup and some interesting additions to the mix, but the Islanders’ biggest reasons for long-term, legitimate excitement are Schaefer’s arrival and a fresh approach in the front office that has already seemed to pay dividends.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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At 32 years old, Weaver is unlikely to receive a long-term deal, so his free agency will be interesting in terms of length and value for a pitcher past his prime looking to convert back from the bullpen to the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ready to put on your apron, light a candle, and bask in the soon-to-be fall weather?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Makeup artist Yadim Carranza, using MAC Cosmetics, made tears drip like candle wax down the dirty cheeks (clean beauty, rejected) of models.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What follows is visually electrifying, surreal … and disappointingly empty.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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But Bob’s behavior, One Battle After Another argues, is also entirely justified because of the terrifying brutality of the world—a reality that crashes into Bob’s hazy reverie to create an electrifying, thoughtful blockbuster.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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