as in excites
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrifies
Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifies
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Use what frustrates or excites you as a clue.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the thrill of working alongside Ram, and hopefully getting into victory lane next year, is what excites this burgeoning team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Electrifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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