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
Chaewon Chung
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But what has made the confrontation most electrifying is the way in which the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Ronaldinho is arguably one of the most electrifying players in soccer history.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
After managing just eight points on 2-for-9 shooting in the first half, Curry scored 16 points and hit three 3-pointers in six electrifying minutes of the third quarter.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Crow-Armstrong, who’s shown flashes of being one of the sport’s most electrifying players, has one home run through 59 plate appearances.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Through rare archival footage and candid interviews in this vivid and electrifying documentary, Billie Jean King recalls the victories, struggles, and sacrifices behind her trailblazing career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
One of the greatest, most electrifying receivers in the league across the past decade had his four-year Dolphins tenure come to an end with his release.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Buckley, who was also on the panel, said the Bride’s reanimation isn’t frightening so much as electrifying.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
For sports fans, especially those worshipful of King Eric, this is pure cinematic cocaine, neatly chopped out, electrifying at first although too much of it could leave you feeling jaded and jangly.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
From his groundbreaking music to his electrifying stage presence, Billy has left an indelible mark on popular culture and the music industry.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Demoustier stars as a penniless young woman called Suzanne working on the ‘Venus Electrificata’ sideshow of a traveling fair meting out electrifying kisses to unsuspecting paying bystanders, while secretly being charged with electricity.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
If elected, Cohen told this editorial board his top three priorities will be reducing the cost of home building; addressing the gaps in health care coverage created by recent federal cuts to Medi-Cal; and electrifying our economy to reduce carbon emissions.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 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
Adjective
Paul Philley, a program manager at the Sacramento Air Quality Management District, said electrifying transportation is a key element for the agency to meet its goal to improve air quality and achieve climate goals in the Sacramento region.
—Chaewon Chung
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But what has made the confrontation most electrifying is the way in which the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Ronaldinho is arguably one of the most electrifying players in soccer history.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
After managing just eight points on 2-for-9 shooting in the first half, Curry scored 16 points and hit three 3-pointers in six electrifying minutes of the third quarter.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Crow-Armstrong, who’s shown flashes of being one of the sport’s most electrifying players, has one home run through 59 plate appearances.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Through rare archival footage and candid interviews in this vivid and electrifying documentary, Billie Jean King recalls the victories, struggles, and sacrifices behind her trailblazing career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
One of the greatest, most electrifying receivers in the league across the past decade had his four-year Dolphins tenure come to an end with his release.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Buckley, who was also on the panel, said the Bride’s reanimation isn’t frightening so much as electrifying.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
At equivalent levels of GDP per capita, India is generating more solar electricity, using far less coal and electrifying transport faster than China did.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
For sports fans, especially those worshipful of King Eric, this is pure cinematic cocaine, neatly chopped out, electrifying at first although too much of it could leave you feeling jaded and jangly.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
From his groundbreaking music to his electrifying stage presence, Billy has left an indelible mark on popular culture and the music industry.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Demoustier stars as a penniless young woman called Suzanne working on the ‘Venus Electrificata’ sideshow of a traveling fair meting out electrifying kisses to unsuspecting paying bystanders, while secretly being charged with electricity.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
If elected, Cohen told this editorial board his top three priorities will be reducing the cost of home building; addressing the gaps in health care coverage created by recent federal cuts to Medi-Cal; and electrifying our economy to reduce carbon emissions.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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Some draw you for history held in their walls, some for breathtaking views, others for design, discretion, or their quiet gravitas.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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But for the first time in modern automotive history, the industry’s center of gravity appears to be China-bound at breathtaking speed.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 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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However many corners of entertainment Cage and company are drawing from, the result is a thrilling universe all its own.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Anderson, like Wharton, is exciting but would also be extremely expensive, probably north of £100million.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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March 21 – April 19 A bold move could set exciting momentum in motion today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The psychologist found these analogies interesting.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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All three are intriguing and versatile forwards who are all entering at least their 10th seasons next year.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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For a sustainable and stylish way to cruise around town, suite guests have complimentary access to a custom electric Moke jeep for the remainder of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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What’s the end goal for the electric toothbrush?—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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