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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as in thrilling
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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Matt and Fisk have mostly existed in their own worlds since that electrifying reunion in the premiere, privately keeping tabs on each other but never interacting directly.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Appearing on the It Happened in Hollywood podcast to retell the making of 1997’s Jackie Brown, screen icon Pam Grier revisited her breakout roles in a series of low-budget action films in the early-1970s — electrifying audience-pleasers like 1973’s Coffy and 1974’s Foxy Brown.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
In the case of Africa, electrifying the transport sector has begun with two-wheelers—the first step to getting countries promote all-electric cars.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
However, there’s an extra bolt of lightning electrifying your heart in a beautiful way.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to Clooney's major hair change, his megawatt star power contributed to the electrifying energy of the affair.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The electrifying weather phenomenon explained Sprites like the ones Pettit captured on video occur much higher than regular lightning.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Matt and Fisk have mostly existed in their own worlds since that electrifying reunion in the premiere, privately keeping tabs on each other but never interacting directly.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Appearing on the It Happened in Hollywood podcast to retell the making of 1997’s Jackie Brown, screen icon Pam Grier revisited her breakout roles in a series of low-budget action films in the early-1970s — electrifying audience-pleasers like 1973’s Coffy and 1974’s Foxy Brown.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
In the case of Africa, electrifying the transport sector has begun with two-wheelers—the first step to getting countries promote all-electric cars.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
However, there’s an extra bolt of lightning electrifying your heart in a beautiful way.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to Clooney's major hair change, his megawatt star power contributed to the electrifying energy of the affair.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The electrifying weather phenomenon explained Sprites like the ones Pettit captured on video occur much higher than regular lightning.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
Adjective
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Runners will love the 1,300-foot outdoor running track located on the hotel’s rooftop featuring breathtaking views of the city.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The 54-year-old actor kicked back in a luxury seaside bungalow, complete with a private infinity pool and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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But his most exciting job is as a private investigator.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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But the state’s chronically high electric rates combined with the disappearance of trust between regulators and utilities has transformed PURA from political backwater to lightning rod and Republican criticism of Lamont’s decision was immediate.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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