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 fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Seyfried’s performance elevates, even electrifies, the film, as does the decision to replicate Shaker worship through song and movement numbers, all of which are choreographed and performed to a spellbinding extent.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
But some experts expressed concern about the EV pullback’s long-term effect on American automakers as the rest of the globe — especially China — electrifies.
—Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Then in July 2026, Uranus enters Gemini, creating a rare triad of Fire and Air that electrifies communication, creativity, and financial flow.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
The filmmaker’s passion for foolhardy underdogs and train-wreck charmers electrifies this tale of a postwar striver (an unbelievable Timothée Chalamet) trying to make his name in table tennis.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.
—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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Seyfried’s performance elevates, even electrifies, the film, as does the decision to replicate Shaker worship through song and movement numbers, all of which are choreographed and performed to a spellbinding extent.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
But some experts expressed concern about the EV pullback’s long-term effect on American automakers as the rest of the globe — especially China — electrifies.
—Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Then in July 2026, Uranus enters Gemini, creating a rare triad of Fire and Air that electrifies communication, creativity, and financial flow.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
The filmmaker’s passion for foolhardy underdogs and train-wreck charmers electrifies this tale of a postwar striver (an unbelievable Timothée Chalamet) trying to make his name in table tennis.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifies
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Now, under normal conditions, one photon excites one electron, creating a single unit of usable energy, known as an exciton.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Something about them having passed away allows for them to be presented on a level playing field, and this is what excites me about this exhibit.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Being on the very limit — that’s what thrills him.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Abigail is the one who clearly thrills to performance; Shaun consistently orbits her sun, giving the impression of the bearded and bespectacled multi-instrumentalist who’d be happy jamming on the sidelines.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Electrifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifies. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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