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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An El Dorado Hills home that nearly set a residential sales record at $7 million is no longer on the market, but a new opportunity awaits just two miles away with an even more breathtaking view of Folsom Lake — at a fraction of the price.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 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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Yet even more exciting than the revival of long-dormant properties is the potential the Switch 2 has to bring entirely new gaming experiences to the console.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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Visiting Stadiums On Summer Tour Excited about The battle against tyranny sounds rather exciting!—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
31 Jan. 2025
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And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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So, life always offers us really interesting storylines, unfortunately.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Trump on Monday revoked a 2021 executive order issued by his predecessor Joe Biden, which aimed to ensure that by 2030, half of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. would be electric.—
Arsheeya Bajwa,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Though the sport is traditionally synonymous with roaring combustion engines, the introduction of this electric vehicle could be a potential turning point as NASCAR explores the possibilities of electrification within stock car racing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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