high-octane
adjective
high-oc·tane
ˈhī-ˈäk-ˌtān 
1
: having a high octane number and hence good antiknock properties
high-octane gasoline
2
: very powerful, strong, or effective
high-octane football
high-octane coffee
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The high-octane event began at the dockside of Iconsiam, the luxurious shopping mall in the heart of Bangkok.
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Denni Hu, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s plenty more high-octane thrills in store based on the new spot.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
The Industry cast showed off high-octane looks, with leading ladies Myha’la and Marisa Abela in a sheer blue floral halter-neck and a rich maroon velvey Dior dress, respectively.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
In The Recruit, Netflix’s high-octane CIA drama, Noah Centineo plays a lawyer turned unlikely protagonist.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Denni Hu, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025
There’s plenty more high-octane thrills in store based on the new spot.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
The Industry cast showed off high-octane looks, with leading ladies Myha’la and Marisa Abela in a sheer blue floral halter-neck and a rich maroon velvey Dior dress, respectively.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
In The Recruit, Netflix’s high-octane CIA drama, Noah Centineo plays a lawyer turned unlikely protagonist.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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