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
The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.
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Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
—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
Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
—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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What excites you most about this new class of female rappers, especially the ones that are coming out of Atlanta?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this case, intense ultraviolet light from the supernova excites surrounding helium atoms, and these atoms then transfer energy to other elements like oxygen and nitrogen also present around the dying star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Monfils draws and then thrills a crowd like few players on tour, producing impossible acts of tennis escapology and delivering winners from all corners of the court.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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