high-octane

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Recent Examples of high-octane Despite its proximity to the rocking scene in St-Tropez, six miles away, this discreet little oasis feels a world away from the high-octane glitz. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The high-energy concert featured Mexican rock band The Warning as the opening act, setting the stage before Yungblud delivered his signature high-octane performance to local fans. Michele Eve Sandberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 The capsule collection to be unveiled in June is expected to serve as a manifesto and define Lauro’s vision, rooted in high-octane sensuality with a mannish edge. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 By measuring sweat gland activity, the broadcaster hopes to demonstrate the unique pull of high-octane sports and optimize its presentation for maximum engagement in a world of distraction. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-octane
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Adjective
  • The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Don’t use undiluted vinegar since its acidity can damage outer frames or other surfaces near the glass.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • Carpenter’s spare slasher is remarkable for its restraint and its fusion of popcorn suspense with pure, undiluted terror.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Sellke, Shi, and Wang then showed that after a certain number of shuffles (which depended on how many cards were in the deck), the overlap between the decks’ regions of unmixed cards disappeared at an exponential rate.
    John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
  • Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-octane. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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