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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The announcement follows two problematic efforts to offer vouchers worth up to $2,000 to California residents who want to buy electric bicycles — both marred by technological issues and complaints from would-be applicants.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
Porsche, like the best car companies, has seamlessly integrated the two powerplants, gas and electric.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In this case, Scout Motors plans to revive the discontinued but popular Scout truck brand, with electric vehicles.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The announcement follows two problematic efforts to offer vouchers worth up to $2,000 to California residents who want to buy electric bicycles — both marred by technological issues and complaints from would-be applicants.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Noun
The boat has been fully restored and made electric, and Captain Arnold whisks guests off for nearby adventures in the Duivendrechtse Polder for farm visits or the impossibly charming fishing village of Durgerdam for lunch at De Mark Restaurant.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
Porsche, like the best car companies, has seamlessly integrated the two powerplants, gas and electric.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
Adjective
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At the center is Cerro San Cristóbal, with breathtaking views of wildflowers, pine forests and the Andes Mountains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Michelangelo Imperfect–a breathtaking new Michelangelo Buonarroti exhibition at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) National Gallery of Denmark–is the most comprehensive display of the Renaissance artist’s sculptural work in 150 years.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The first spark of an idea, while exciting, is only the very beginning of the concept becoming a reality.—
Stanley C. Middleman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Tucked inside Freeman’s | Hindman on 67th Street, the space was buzzing with good energy, beautiful clothes, and some of the most exciting names in American fashion.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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And hovering to the lower left of the lunar crescent will be the planet Venus, shining like a brilliant silvery-white celestial lantern of magnitude -4.5.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The company just lost billions in China, and that might have been the least interesting thing about its quarter.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Maybe this shows that Meghan really isn’t interesting enough.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Continually high interest rates and economic uncertainty are further diminishing consumer interest in non-essential products such as fragrances and candles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The car was stationary, but its headlights were on, according to records made public by COPA last month.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Kehlmann creates a thrilling version of how the film was made and then a perverse and haunting account of what happened to it.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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There are some thrilling moments that might raise a few heart rates.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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