as in breathtaking
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
Bree Manay, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The retailers join a mix of recent additions that include Aritzia, Massimo Dutti, Skims and Rivian, a company that sells electric vehicles.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Side suites boast five windows and floor-to-ceiling curtains, while adjacent suites at the center of the cabin offer full-height electric sliding partitions.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For example, a client could reduce their taxable income by purchasing an electric vehicle through their business, enabling them to take advantage of both bonus depreciation and the electric vehicle tax credit.
—Bree Manay, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The retailers join a mix of recent additions that include Aritzia, Massimo Dutti, Skims and Rivian, a company that sells electric vehicles.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The car weighs less than 3,200 pounds—quite light for an electric—and has carbon fiber in various spots to keep that number down.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Side suites boast five windows and floor-to-ceiling curtains, while adjacent suites at the center of the cabin offer full-height electric sliding partitions.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 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
Noun
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After competing to see who could thread a cushion full of needles the quickest (which still managed to be more exciting than Squid Game: The Challenge's anticlimactic game of Rock, Paper, Scissors), the final three took their places behind their boxes for one final game.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In my view, this is one of the more exciting uses of a foldable display in PCs because people like the portability of 13-inch laptops, but not necessarily the actual size of the display.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For a weekend project, incorporate a fire pit, planters, or hanging baskets, or install string lights or accent lanterns to spruce up the space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The carousel also included snaps of David out of costume in a room decorated with colorful hanging paper lanterns, an artist check-in sign, a gorgeous sunset and more.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The series has an interesting group of producers including Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is a lifelong Blues fan, who will exec produce, and Tom Brady, who bought a minority stake in the club in August 2023 and will produce via his Religion of Sports label.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Having said that, there might be interesting parallels with other cases and countries.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This can be particularly functional outdoors, where wind can quickly blow out your flame (just be sure to use a cloche that is specifically suited for use with a lit candle).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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At one point, Urquidez lets loose a kick so fast that the resulting wake blows out a row of candles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2025
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At that time, unregulated industrial emissions had degraded air quality so much that drivers often had to use headlights during the day.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Denver Nuggets are back in the playoffs for their seventh consecutive season, facing an overhauled version of a familiar postseason foe in the Los Angeles Clippers, who Denver knocked out in 2020 in a thrilling second round comeback from a deficit of three games to one.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With a playoff spot on the line, the intensity will be on full tilt in this thrilling matchup between the Mavericks and Grizzlies.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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