high-octane

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Recent Examples of high-octane As more parents seek alternatives to the high-octane programming that dominates children's entertainment, Diwa's decision to revisit the gentler aesthetics of vintage anime appears to have offered not only a nostalgic reprieve for adults, but also a regulatory tool for young viewers. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Lincolnshire Marriott Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary season with a high-octane trip back to the 1980s. Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 The Kansas City Royals are prepared for a high-octane 2025 MLB Draft. Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 As Father's Day approaches on June 15, Austin is gearing up to celebrate dads with an array of events, from high-octane experiences to relaxing musical performances and competitive sports. Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Gutierrez Ana Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-octane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-octane
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Spray undiluted vinegar directly on the grass taking care not to spray other plants.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
  • This was the first time in 35 years that Aberdeen had lifted the Scottish Cup, and for Dabbagh the victory was a moment of instant, undiluted joy.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
  • 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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