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
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Of those, 1,100 are already in use and some districts are 100% electric.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The architect and explorer Jean-Pierre Heim is crafting plans for an electric yacht that would be used for tourist purposes.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
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To clean an electric can opener after use, wipe the entire surface with a mild all-purpose cleaner, paying particular attention to any touchpoints that may have picked up bacteria from your hands.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Of those, 1,100 are already in use and some districts are 100% electric.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
In return, Volkswagen committed to a job security guarantee through 2030 for remaining workers, even as automation and electric vehicle production reshape operational needs.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The architect and explorer Jean-Pierre Heim is crafting plans for an electric yacht that would be used for tourist purposes.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.—
Carole Dixon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Traditional pieces sit alongside more modern furnishings, lighting fixtures, and art.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Even if on private property in an unincorporated area, there are rules civilians must follow with lighting and exploding fireworks.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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New Version Sells Well On June 13, ABBA re-released its namesake album on exciting formats.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In our house, television is allowed on weekends but not on school days, which, by Saturday, makes getting downstairs and turning it on all the more exciting and urgent for him.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The source of the light, which shifted from blue to green to a white whose secret ingredient is ultraviolet, sat in the middle of what could have been an alien lantern, with the otherworldly lightbulb supported in a mystifying structure of translucent plastic.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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We were seated in a vinyl booth by the window, bordered by snake plants on the sill, red lanterns hanging above our heads.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The Gilded Age is so interesting because some elements feel modern, while others seem way older and more foreign than only a century and a half ago.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Published on June 22, 2025 Oban Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
Noun
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That included bringing baby oil, lubricant, condoms, candles, liquor, and arranging room service for extra towels, sheets, and water.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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Local vendors offered everything from books to handmade candles and jewelry.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Speakers in the Headlights Concept AMG GT XX features exterior speakers housed in the car's headlights, using the headlight housing as the speaker enclosure.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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There's a powerful headlight and braking tail-light combo, plus funky colored strip lights that can be customized through a mobile app.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The adventure takes a thrilling turn when Gates steals the Declaration of Independence to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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