high-octane
adjective
high-oc·tane
ˈhī-ˈäk-ˌtān 
1
: having a high octane number and hence good antiknock properties
high-octane gasoline
2
: very powerful, strong, or effective
high-octane football
high-octane coffee
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Rashford’s direct style that focuses on pushing the pace and thriving in one-on-situations would fit well into Hansi Flick’s high-octane setup.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
But she’s also brought high-octane glamour in black.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
This is a high-octane (135 proof), uncut, unfiltered straight Kentucky bourbon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
This gives the viewer a visceral first-person perspective of a high-octane drug bust, not unlike playing a first-person shooter video game, but notably relieves Yen of the obligation of performing for the cameras.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
But she’s also brought high-octane glamour in black.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
This is a high-octane (135 proof), uncut, unfiltered straight Kentucky bourbon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
This gives the viewer a visceral first-person perspective of a high-octane drug bust, not unlike playing a first-person shooter video game, but notably relieves Yen of the obligation of performing for the cameras.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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