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
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Float through the geological wonder on the Colorado River with an adrenaline-pumping white water adventure or take in the breathtaking views slowly on a smooth water rafting trip.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Take the Skyway Monte Bianco gondola up nearly 11,000 feet for breathtaking views.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 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
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So everything about the project was really exciting to me.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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Right now, the focus is on accelerating existing processes, but what is coming is both more frightening and exciting.—
Adrian Carr,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Aston’s Formula 1 Team has now teamed up with another distillery, Glenfiddich, on a new 16-year-old single malt that was aged in an interesting variety of casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Meteor Crater is a geological warm-up act to the Grand Canyon, an interesting diversion worth visiting near Winslow.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For millennials who recognize Snow from cult-classic teen comedies like 2006’s John Tucker Must Die and the Pitch Perfect franchise, her starring role as the self-destructive Sophie in The Hunting Wives is simultaneously nostalgic and intriguing.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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Leagues Cup action returns on Thursday with an intriguing showdown, as the MLS side LA Galaxy takes on Liga MX team Santos Laguna.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other airlines are also implementing sustainable practices, like fuel-efficient routes and electric ground vehicles.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The film, which cost a modest $38 million, is benefiting from great reviews and electric word-of-mouth.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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