as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrify
Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Between seas of Knicks fans on the streets, global visitors in World Cup soccer jerseys, and rumors of the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding happening at Madison Square Garden, the city has been electrified.
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Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
On Instagram, the 45-year-old beauty shows off the electrifying view of the field and the crowds from her seat.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Between seas of Knicks fans on the streets, global visitors in World Cup soccer jerseys, and rumors of the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding happening at Madison Square Garden, the city has been electrified.
—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
On Instagram, the 45-year-old beauty shows off the electrifying view of the field and the crowds from her seat.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
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Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
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Not every business leader is thrilled about the direction of the AI industry.
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Although Kingda Ka is gone, Six Flags indicated the new attraction is designed to deliver a similarly thrilling experience while introducing several ride elements not currently found elsewhere in North America, according to reports.
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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