high-energy
adjective
high-en·er·gy
ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē 
1
a
: having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion
—used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator
b
: of or relating to high-energy particles
2
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis
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Essence, 6 July 2025
As Zora, Johansson is at least high-energy, yet her spirited line deliveries don’t make up for her character’s almost distressing ignorance of the dangers around her.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Unlike the familiar bolts that crack down from clouds to the ground, sprites shoot upward into the mesosphere, often appearing red or pink, due to the interaction of nitrogen molecules with high-energy electrons.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
New Kids on the Block stage high-energy Las Vegas residency with a nostalgic yet modern 30-song show.
—Sonal Dutt, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Essence, 6 July 2025
As Zora, Johansson is at least high-energy, yet her spirited line deliveries don’t make up for her character’s almost distressing ignorance of the dangers around her.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Unlike the familiar bolts that crack down from clouds to the ground, sprites shoot upward into the mesosphere, often appearing red or pink, due to the interaction of nitrogen molecules with high-energy electrons.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
New Kids on the Block stage high-energy Las Vegas residency with a nostalgic yet modern 30-song show.
—Sonal Dutt, People.com, 4 July 2025
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“High-energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-energy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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