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
Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The group is tasked with trading energy in real time, seeking deals that ensure grid reliability and cheapen the cost of serving electric to the utility's customers.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Brad Bondi also represented Trevor Milton, who, despite being sentenced to four years in prison for lying about his electric vehicle technology, secured a pardon from Trump in March.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
These have brought down prices for automakers, battery builders, and critical mineral miners and processors amidst the manufacturing, engineering, and, above all, cost challenges that come along with going electric.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The group is tasked with trading energy in real time, seeking deals that ensure grid reliability and cheapen the cost of serving electric to the utility's customers.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
With a goal to curtail their crude import bill, the Indian government has set ambitious targets for adoption of electric vehicles.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Brad Bondi also represented Trevor Milton, who, despite being sentenced to four years in prison for lying about his electric vehicle technology, secured a pardon from Trump in March.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
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The singer, 28, and content creator, 27, exchanged vows in front of 100 of their closest friends and family members on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Rockefeller Center's 620 Loft & Garden overlooking New York City's breathtaking cityscapes and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is a breathtaking exhibit featuring paintings of France's dairy workers, farmers, markets and restaurants.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For those who prefer more utilitarian office furniture, Herman Miller also sells folding drafting tables, traditional office chairs, and task lighting.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On Friday night, FC Juarez faces off with Santos Laguna in exciting Liga MX soccer action, with both teams desperate for a win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sailors will also find exciting yachts in the Wallywind 110, the Swan 88, or the Sunreef 60, 70, and 80 models.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Still, the streets of the city’s old sections, though immaculate and nearly odorless, seem to retain some of their medieval flavor, with small buildings pressed closely together, and tiny storefronts on the bottom floors gently illuminated by round lanterns.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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The company's product line includes biodegradable and odorless fuels for oil lamps, candles, torches and lanterns.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a really interesting couple of years for the unscripted industry.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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Aston’s Formula 1 Team has now teamed up with another distillery, Glenfiddich, on a new 16-year-old single malt that was aged in an interesting variety of casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Elordi bathwater candle became a viral sensation that spawned many lusty memes.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
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At one point, when the Dorf merges with another colony, candles, musical instruments, and dolls are added to the list of verboten items; Ruth’s mother replaces her doll with a knot of terry cloth in the middle of the night.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a video, Infiniti teased the low-slung vehicle, revealing a swoopy profile, slim headlights, and circular taillights reminiscent of the Skyline.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Deere in the headlights Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson’s 18-yard catch set the stage for his dramatic 4-yard touchdown run with 13 seconds remaining Friday night for the host Mustangs in a thrilling 28-21 victory over Marist in Chicago.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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There’s a thrilling sense of danger any time these two interact, given that they could be found out at any point and their respective families would be ruined as a result.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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