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
Literary Hub, 11 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
That’s partly what makes his movie so electrifying to discover now.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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
Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The good news is Reid is electrifying and looks, acts and struts around like a legit rock star from the Bowie and Jagger age.
—Randy McMullen, 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
The Miami duo’s electrifying, boundary-bending combination of Haitian kompa, underground rap, reggaeton, electro-pop, and baile funk is loud as hell and rich in egalitarian spirit.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Club officials envisioned a trade for Ohtani as transformative, elevating their team to a legitimate World Series contender, electrifying their dormant market.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Adding electrifying, productive winger Nikolaj Ehlers and rangy, do-everything defenseman K’Andre Miller helped Carolina turn that dial to the right.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Chan is, indeed, a electrifying presence to behold onstage, a fact that no doubt played a major role in the search committee’s decision.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 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, 11 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
That’s partly what makes his movie so electrifying to discover now.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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
Verb
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
The good news is Reid is electrifying and looks, acts and struts around like a legit rock star from the Bowie and Jagger age.
—Randy McMullen, 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
The Miami duo’s electrifying, boundary-bending combination of Haitian kompa, underground rap, reggaeton, electro-pop, and baile funk is loud as hell and rich in egalitarian spirit.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Club officials envisioned a trade for Ohtani as transformative, elevating their team to a legitimate World Series contender, electrifying their dormant market.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Adding electrifying, productive winger Nikolaj Ehlers and rangy, do-everything defenseman K’Andre Miller helped Carolina turn that dial to the right.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Chan is, indeed, a electrifying presence to behold onstage, a fact that no doubt played a major role in the search committee’s decision.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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Catch a show with a breathtaking backdrop.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Nina Dobrev put an unexpected—yet breathtaking—spin on the bridal trend on Saturday.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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After Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor go on a thrilling adventure filled with car chases and villain monologues, Spielberg hands some of the movie’s biggest emotional heavy lifting to a relative newcomer to Hollywood in the final act.—
David Viramontes,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Making a difference After a thrilling comeback win against Germany in Qatar four years ago, the fans made sure that everybody won.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Both teams are on the field and ready to play as the whistle blows to begin the first half of what should be some exciting soccer here today.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Other research has reinforced the idea that reframing a stressful challenge into an exciting opportunity can lead to better performance.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Nickal is an interesting figure, having come to UFC after winning three NCAA wrestling championships.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The back end of this position group is also intriguing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If Pearce attends mandatory minicamp, his integration into the locker room, as well as his involvement in the team’s practices, will be particularly intriguing as Stefanski tries setting his culture.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Perry was also spotted behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and tooled around town with Trudeau riding in the passenger seat.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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