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
Verb
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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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
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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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McVay has his top tight end group in a while, an exciting prospect for the coach’s football chess options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Maybe this shows that Meghan really isn’t interesting enough.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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The economic marginalization of nuclear power is an intriguing case in point.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This could be an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a player with star, first-line upside.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Demand for electric vehicles in Europe remains steady.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The analysts feel that Elon Musk is once again committed running Tesla and focusing on the future of self-driving electric vehicles and robotics.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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