as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
ranked the U.S. hockey team's victory in 1980 as one of the most electrifying moments in Olympic history
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as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice
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Recent Examples of electrifying
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
His rushing attack, now led by the electrifying Jahmyr Gibbs (170 scrimmage yards), gets better as the game progresses.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Anthony Mackie, aka Marvel’s Captain America, joins Anthony Ramos, the electrifying Hamilton alum and In the Heights breakout.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
An Enemy of the People Earlier this year, climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion group interrupted a production of Sam Gold’s electrifying revival of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The evening was marked by electrifying performances from regional and global superstars.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Last year, electrifying transportation became the largest area of energy transition investment, with around $634 billion spent worldwide.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
His rushing attack, now led by the electrifying Jahmyr Gibbs (170 scrimmage yards), gets better as the game progresses.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Anthony Mackie, aka Marvel’s Captain America, joins Anthony Ramos, the electrifying Hamilton alum and In the Heights breakout.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
An Enemy of the People Earlier this year, climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion group interrupted a production of Sam Gold’s electrifying revival of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The evening was marked by electrifying performances from regional and global superstars.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Last year, electrifying transportation became the largest area of energy transition investment, with around $634 billion spent worldwide.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles is a place of breathtaking beauty, and some people rely on the natural environment for emotional support.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Young galleries featuring emerging artists working across diverse disciplines are on an exciting trajectory.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, one of the league’s exciting young players in large part due to his ferocious dunks and acrobatic drives, increased his 3-point attempts per game from 6.7 to 9.9—in range of Stephen Curry’s average.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The engine in question is a prototype that is producing some interesting results, such as appearing to create thrust when there was no reason for this to happen – and thereby violating Newton's Third Law of Motion.Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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More and more electric vehicles (are) sold every single day.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Last year, China’s exports of electric vehicles and semiconductors increased 13.1% and 18.7% last year, respectively, according to the customs officials.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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