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
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
After the Aphex Twin nod, however, anyone who was into the harder end of hardcore breaks could attest that KAVARI’s original productions, heard in basements from Seoul to Vienna, were as electrifying as her edits.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
From electrifying performances by the sport’s biggest stars to unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat matchups and dramatic comeback victories, the World Baseball Classic delivers some of the most unforgettable moments in the game.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
This performance was electrifying, with everyone giving it their all vocally and with the choreography.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC championship game.
—Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The last week alone has shown how electrifying and maddening LaMelo can be.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This season’s most electrifying pop of color is a lime green that takes center stage, spotted everywhere from Prada and Versace to Tibi and Erdem.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2026
China has a considerable crude stockpile and is swiftly electrifying its economy, but hundreds of millions of drivers who still rely on gas will likely feel the sting of higher prices.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But electrifying parts of its economy with renewables has reduced its reliance on imports.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
On a much brighter note, attendees at Miles Davis’ electrifying 1985 debut gig at Humphreys, which took place during a driving rainstorm, listened in rapt attention throughout.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Transportation fleets are electrifying, logistics hubs are modernizing, and entire industries are shifting toward digital operations that require significantly more power than legacy grid infrastructure was designed to handle.
—Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to capturing the sound of the cars and environment, Hans Zimmer’s electrifying score needed to be worked in.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points but 22 of them came in an electrifying opening quarter.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
After the Aphex Twin nod, however, anyone who was into the harder end of hardcore breaks could attest that KAVARI’s original productions, heard in basements from Seoul to Vienna, were as electrifying as her edits.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
From electrifying performances by the sport’s biggest stars to unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat matchups and dramatic comeback victories, the World Baseball Classic delivers some of the most unforgettable moments in the game.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
This performance was electrifying, with everyone giving it their all vocally and with the choreography.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC championship game.
—Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The last week alone has shown how electrifying and maddening LaMelo can be.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
This season’s most electrifying pop of color is a lime green that takes center stage, spotted everywhere from Prada and Versace to Tibi and Erdem.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
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From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2026
China has a considerable crude stockpile and is swiftly electrifying its economy, but hundreds of millions of drivers who still rely on gas will likely feel the sting of higher prices.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But electrifying parts of its economy with renewables has reduced its reliance on imports.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
On a much brighter note, attendees at Miles Davis’ electrifying 1985 debut gig at Humphreys, which took place during a driving rainstorm, listened in rapt attention throughout.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Transportation fleets are electrifying, logistics hubs are modernizing, and entire industries are shifting toward digital operations that require significantly more power than legacy grid infrastructure was designed to handle.
—Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to capturing the sound of the cars and environment, Hans Zimmer’s electrifying score needed to be worked in.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points but 22 of them came in an electrifying opening quarter.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the GoPro Hero13 Black is 16% off, providing breathtaking resolution for your next adventure.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Camp Jeep is another main attraction, which allows riders to experience a thrilling 28-foot incline and other obstacles in a Jeep driven by a professional driver.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has turned 43 since starring in a thrilling decisive qualifier against Denmark.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The oil control remains an exciting proposition to control excess shine today for an intelligent matte coverage that adjusts with you.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amazon's Spring Sale is almost at an end, but there are still some exciting deals for you!—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each program brought intriguing storylines, and some featured All-Americans who proved to be more than just ballers.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fustic has always attracted an intriguing crowd—Messel’s social orbit famously overlapped with British royalty, and even Princess Margaret once stopped by during its transformation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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The show even features an indoor electric vehicle test track since EVs don't produce carbon emissions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many high-performance electric mountain bikes can cost as much as a used car, and until now, the brands charging that much had little reason to worry.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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