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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Matt and Fisk have mostly existed in their own worlds since that electrifying reunion in the premiere, privately keeping tabs on each other but never interacting directly.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Appearing on the It Happened in Hollywood podcast to retell the making of 1997’s Jackie Brown, screen icon Pam Grier revisited her breakout roles in a series of low-budget action films in the early-1970s — electrifying audience-pleasers like 1973’s Coffy and 1974’s Foxy Brown.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
In the case of Africa, electrifying the transport sector has begun with two-wheelers—the first step to getting countries promote all-electric cars.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
However, there’s an extra bolt of lightning electrifying your heart in a beautiful way.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to Clooney's major hair change, his megawatt star power contributed to the electrifying energy of the affair.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The electrifying weather phenomenon explained Sprites like the ones Pettit captured on video occur much higher than regular lightning.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Matt and Fisk have mostly existed in their own worlds since that electrifying reunion in the premiere, privately keeping tabs on each other but never interacting directly.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Appearing on the It Happened in Hollywood podcast to retell the making of 1997’s Jackie Brown, screen icon Pam Grier revisited her breakout roles in a series of low-budget action films in the early-1970s — electrifying audience-pleasers like 1973’s Coffy and 1974’s Foxy Brown.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
In the case of Africa, electrifying the transport sector has begun with two-wheelers—the first step to getting countries promote all-electric cars.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
However, there’s an extra bolt of lightning electrifying your heart in a beautiful way.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to Clooney's major hair change, his megawatt star power contributed to the electrifying energy of the affair.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The electrifying weather phenomenon explained Sprites like the ones Pettit captured on video occur much higher than regular lightning.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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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
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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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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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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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Meteor Crater is a geological warm-up act to the Grand Canyon, an interesting diversion worth visiting near Winslow.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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What’s interesting is that this association held true across different cultures, ages and types of trust, suggesting that trust isn’t just a cultural preference but a universal building block of well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cora did not announce who would be added to the rotation, though the Red Sox have some intriguing options in Kyle Harrison and Payton Tolle.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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This is an intriguing story that looks set to keep running.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's 1211.HK002594.SZ quarterly profit fell for the first time in more than three years, as its expansion hit a speed bump amid a government campaign against price wars.—
Qiaoyi Li,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Autos: General Motors’ electric vehicle manufacturing plant Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck will partially shut down first and second shift production on a temporary basis beginning Sept. 2, the company told employees Aug. 27 in a memo obtained by the Free Press.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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