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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Think high-octane Holiday glam, with volume and scaly texture in solid gold and diamond accents, that channels all the power of the snake.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Such was the case Monday night as the lightning-quick Riley tried to ignite his team’s high-octane offense with creative drives to the basket, pull-up jumpers and precision passes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Keith Urban is set to bring his high-octane live show on the road in 2025, when his High and Alive World Tour launches May 22 in Orange Beach, Alabama, at The Wharf Amphitheater.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
The high-octane musical, which was nominated for nine Tony awards, features a collection of pop bangers from Swedish songwriter Max Martin's catalog, including hits from Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, and more.
—EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Such was the case Monday night as the lightning-quick Riley tried to ignite his team’s high-octane offense with creative drives to the basket, pull-up jumpers and precision passes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Keith Urban is set to bring his high-octane live show on the road in 2025, when his High and Alive World Tour launches May 22 in Orange Beach, Alabama, at The Wharf Amphitheater.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
The high-octane musical, which was nominated for nine Tony awards, features a collection of pop bangers from Swedish songwriter Max Martin's catalog, including hits from Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, and more.
—EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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