as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
ranked the U.S. hockey team's victory in 1980 as one of the most electrifying moments in Olympic history
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to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrifying
Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Whether the majority of fans were locals or from out of town, Wednesday’s show was one of the most electrifying shows of the year at the T-Mobile Center.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
But her life wouldn’t have been half as electrifying as the one she’s been living for the past few months.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Later, we’re treated to an electrifying scene of Dennis blackmailing a woman named Joyce Tercek in an elevator.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
As far as transmission goes, there’s no better way to keep up the high energy of Chanel’s major Seoul moment with an after party at the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where guests and celebrities witnessed electrifying performances by Jennie of Blackpink and Peggy Gou.
—Lee Hyo-Won, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Late in the second half, there was an electrifying three-minute spell in which United swung a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Raising the opportunity cost of social events means that any remaining parties will have to be that much more electrifying to attract the most productive people.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Mark Briscoe makes electrifying return Mark Briscoe was back in AEW after being out a few months, following an assault from Tomaso Ciampa.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Her own story of abuse becomes a central character in a protest drama that unfurls into electrifying song-and-dance numbers and movement choreography.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
As with the several recent past games in this Knicks’ electrifying playoff run, the NYPD established a frozen zone around Madison Square Garden, where fans thronged around massive screens streaming the game happening in San Antonio, Texas.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
To read Carver, who was a working class writer but with a literary sophistication underneath, was really electrifying to me.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Uranus in Gemini is electrifying your fifth house of romance, creativity, pleasure and self-expression, while the North Node activates your second house of money, values and self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The 24-year-old’s burning desire, elite athleticism, and an electrifying season at Triple-A Albuquerque busted down the big-league door.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Whether the majority of fans were locals or from out of town, Wednesday’s show was one of the most electrifying shows of the year at the T-Mobile Center.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
But her life wouldn’t have been half as electrifying as the one she’s been living for the past few months.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Later, we’re treated to an electrifying scene of Dennis blackmailing a woman named Joyce Tercek in an elevator.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
As far as transmission goes, there’s no better way to keep up the high energy of Chanel’s major Seoul moment with an after party at the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where guests and celebrities witnessed electrifying performances by Jennie of Blackpink and Peggy Gou.
—Lee Hyo-Won, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Late in the second half, there was an electrifying three-minute spell in which United swung a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Raising the opportunity cost of social events means that any remaining parties will have to be that much more electrifying to attract the most productive people.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Mark Briscoe makes electrifying return Mark Briscoe was back in AEW after being out a few months, following an assault from Tomaso Ciampa.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
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The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Her own story of abuse becomes a central character in a protest drama that unfurls into electrifying song-and-dance numbers and movement choreography.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
As with the several recent past games in this Knicks’ electrifying playoff run, the NYPD established a frozen zone around Madison Square Garden, where fans thronged around massive screens streaming the game happening in San Antonio, Texas.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
To read Carver, who was a working class writer but with a literary sophistication underneath, was really electrifying to me.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Uranus in Gemini is electrifying your fifth house of romance, creativity, pleasure and self-expression, while the North Node activates your second house of money, values and self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The 24-year-old’s burning desire, elite athleticism, and an electrifying season at Triple-A Albuquerque busted down the big-league door.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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But the Knicks came all the way back, finally winning it on OG’s thrilling putback, ending the greatest comeback the NBA Finals had ever seen.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The match, despite the torrential rain, was thrilling and ranks alongside 2022 as the greatest of World Cup finals.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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In addition to the sleeping spaces, the multi-level villas include dining areas, kitchenettes with refrigerators and electric cook tops, fireplaces, walkout decks, and washers and dryers.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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And among the particularly popular swag handed out by various brands around the Croisette were sun lotion, as well as hand and electric fans.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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