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Recent Examples of high-octane
The talent his coaches are working with comes with high-octane pressure.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025
The twists and turns of this high-octane adaptation of crime author Dennis Tafoya’s 2009 debut novel are both physically and emotionally grueling.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Start with the Stone Cold Stunner, a high-octane collision of Código Tequila, watermelon Red Bull, Aperol, orgeat, and lemon served on the rocks.
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—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Lady Gaga headlined the first night of Coachella 2025 on Friday, and the pop superstar graced the California desert with a high-octane, extravagant five-act set, which is being described as one of the festival's best-ever shows.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025
The twists and turns of this high-octane adaptation of crime author Dennis Tafoya’s 2009 debut novel are both physically and emotionally grueling.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Start with the Stone Cold Stunner, a high-octane collision of Código Tequila, watermelon Red Bull, Aperol, orgeat, and lemon served on the rocks.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Lady Gaga headlined the first night of Coachella 2025 on Friday, and the pop superstar graced the California desert with a high-octane, extravagant five-act set, which is being described as one of the festival's best-ever shows.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-octane
Adjective
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Eventually, every artist runs out of mountains to climb, or—at the very least—needs a little help finding the high-test 92-octane fuel that can successfully power the creative engine that idles in their brain.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2024
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Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.—
David Beard,
Car and Driver,
13 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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But instead of a careful observation of animosity, what the show presents are examples of undiluted pain.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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For stubborn buildup, use undiluted vinegar instead.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The seemingly unmixed demo made many social media users speculate whether the song was AI-generated before noted hip-hop commentator DJ Akademiks eventually played it — noticeably with some tweaks, like the omission of a line about P. Diddy and a different beat — on his livestream.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-octane. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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