as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrified
Though conventional in its concept (family moves into house, spirits possess family, paranormal investigators exorcize spirits), the movie's significance comes from its execution, which electrified audiences with ominous clapping hands and expert control of tension.
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Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Vehicles were becoming electrified and software-defined.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
At night, the family watched the national teams, electrified by the World Cup games, the size and devotion of the fans, the skills of the players.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Amtrak has already electrified trains along its Northeast Corridor.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
With Mike Conley injured and Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker struggling at point guard against the nasty Rockets defense, coach Chris Finch turned to Dillingham, and Dillingham electrified the Wolves.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Irving electrified the league as a fourth-round rookie in 2024, rushing for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns in his debut NFL season.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Vehicles were becoming electrified and software-defined.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
At night, the family watched the national teams, electrified by the World Cup games, the size and devotion of the fans, the skills of the players.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Amtrak has already electrified trains along its Northeast Corridor.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
With Mike Conley injured and Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker struggling at point guard against the nasty Rockets defense, coach Chris Finch turned to Dillingham, and Dillingham electrified the Wolves.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Irving electrified the league as a fourth-round rookie in 2024, rushing for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns in his debut NFL season.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrified
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Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda has thrilled his supporters, but Democrats are hoping many voters see it as overreach.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In Georgia, Mariska Hargitay answers questions about her documentary film, My Mom Jayne, as Tessa Thompson is thrilled to be honored with an award at a screening and award presentation for Hedda.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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We’re excited by the broader audience that these shows are bringing in.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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His promise to protect immigrants through legal defense funding and sanctuary-style policies galvanized immigrant communities craving representation and security.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The president has galvanized supporters or alarmed his opponents across the country.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Electrified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrified. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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