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
The energy in the newsroom was as electrified as any newsroom had likely ever been.
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Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Initially powered by a water counterbalance system, it was soon converted to steam in 1886 and later electrified by 1915.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement First opened in 1885, the Glória funicular was electrified in 1915.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
It was opened in 1885 and electrified in 1915, according to Lisbon’s tourism board.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Artura is also the first electrified, series production McLaren offered as an open-top Spider model.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The historic Lucara diamond discovery electrified the gem industry.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Across the country, Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated her new album at an exclusive Times Square release party, while Lil Wayne electrified the city of Detroit.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Combined with the shift to electrified heavy-duty trucks, the facility is expected to cut carbon emissions by about 45,000 tons annually, showcasing the Chinese giant’s ambitions for large-scale charging projects that can accelerate both energy efficiency and decarbonization in logistics.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Initially powered by a water counterbalance system, it was soon converted to steam in 1886 and later electrified by 1915.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement First opened in 1885, the Glória funicular was electrified in 1915.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
It was opened in 1885 and electrified in 1915, according to Lisbon’s tourism board.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Artura is also the first electrified, series production McLaren offered as an open-top Spider model.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The historic Lucara diamond discovery electrified the gem industry.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Across the country, Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated her new album at an exclusive Times Square release party, while Lil Wayne electrified the city of Detroit.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Combined with the shift to electrified heavy-duty trucks, the facility is expected to cut carbon emissions by about 45,000 tons annually, showcasing the Chinese giant’s ambitions for large-scale charging projects that can accelerate both energy efficiency and decarbonization in logistics.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrified
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Hilton, meanwhile, was thrilled that several of his former FIU teammates turned out for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including quarterback Paul McCall; running back Darian Mallary; and wide receivers Wayne Times and Jason Frierson.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jayson is not entirely thrilled that two of his operatives are dead and their child, Sam, is missing.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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First, exploratory roundtables with UK directors across sectors, identifying how executives thought about GenAI—what excited them, what worried them.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some users are excited by the new focus on active members, while others are frustrated with the move.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tribal politics’ influence has galvanized a generation of young men toward older ideals.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Protesters were galvanized by revelations of generous allowances for lawmakers at a time the cost of living is rising, with the demonstrations escalating after a delivery driver was hit and killed by an armored police vehicle.—
Grace Sihombing,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Electrified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrified. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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