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causing great emotional or mental stimulation
Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was one of the truly electric moments in American oratory
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Recent Examples of electric
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Currently, energy companies suspend electric transmission when forecasts of gusty wind signal threats to power equipment.
—Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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'Better Man'
The eccentric music biopic/jukebox musical is up for a best visual effects Oscar for its impressive efforts turning British pop star Robbie Williams into an electric, cheeky ape.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Endorsed by dentists, Philips’ electric toothbrush is suitable for sensitive teeth—and all teeth in need of a brush-up.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Currently, energy companies suspend electric transmission when forecasts of gusty wind signal threats to power equipment.
—Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Hopeful actions listed in the report range from reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions from 2012 levels by 60% by 2036 and increasing efficiency in all buildings to transitioning the city’s fleet of vehicles to 50% electric by 2030 and incentivizing zero waste measures.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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'Better Man'
The eccentric music biopic/jukebox musical is up for a best visual effects Oscar for its impressive efforts turning British pop star Robbie Williams into an electric, cheeky ape.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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These capabilities are underpinned by spatial intelligence, a layer of adaptive environments that might adjust lighting or acoustics based on occupant behavior, while AR smart glasses offer instant navigation, cultural experiences, and safety alerts.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anti-reflective coating is needed to guard against glare that is sometimes a problem with indoor lighting.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embrace the opportunity to try something new and exciting; there’s always room for improvement.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The discovery now raises new and exciting questions about the processes that shaped the universe's first galaxies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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More than 145 handmade lantern sculptures of plants and animals will glow across the grounds.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those violations included flying insects, a mold-like substance on the ice machine and chemical candles stored over a case of single service lids in a dry storage room.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Traditional objects appear on the Seder table in addition to two candles that are lit to start the feast.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The inspection — which looks over the vehicle’s headlights, signals, brakes, steering, windows and tires — must be completed by a licensed mechanic.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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All award winners performed well in other crash tests, including the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation, which gauges performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions, and in headlight evaluations.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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McAfee said, referring to the freshman center’s game-winning shot that sent the Terps to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 with a thrilling 72-71 victory over Colorado State on Sunday night in Seattle.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Lamar simply couldn’t be hotter, coming off a big Grammy sweep and a thrilling Super Bowl Halftime Show victory.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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