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
From incentivizing density in our urban centers and near transit to the recent groundbreaking deal to electrify 40 city buildings, the city has pursued climate policy despite difficult budget years.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Set during the Great Depression, this electrifying musical follows two dreamers whose desire for more leads them into legend and danger.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Nearly six decades later, Are You Experienced remains a landmark debut—an album that overnight accelerated the evolution of rock, reinventing the genre in its own electrifying image.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Beckham was electrifying in New York.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Set during the Great Depression, this electrifying musical follows two dreamers whose desire for more leads them into legend and danger.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Nearly six decades later, Are You Experienced remains a landmark debut—an album that overnight accelerated the evolution of rock, reinventing the genre in its own electrifying image.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Beckham was electrifying in New York.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrify
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Share the idea, sketch the concept, or follow a conversation that excites you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Keep reading to discover the best affordable gifts from Kate Spade, Apple, Keurig, and more that will excite and delight the new grads in your life.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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We are also thrilled to be working with Nour Films in France!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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On Friday, Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio to victory with a thrilling performance, scoring 39 points on 72% shooting while grabbing 15 rebounds and blocking five shots.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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“Electrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrify. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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