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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Though well-regarded for his high-octane stadium romps usually focused on his indefatigable performance style, Chesney has stated that the technological possibilities at the venue intrigued him – and also prompted him to sign on for a residency without having seen a live Sphere show.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Known for blending high-octane production with a genre-less aesthetic, his music has resonated with a global fanbase while attracting praise from major names across music, fashion, and pop culture.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
His high-octane style and brash physical comedy complement Momoa’s take on Garrett, a bumbling championship gamer living in the shadow of his glory days.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Although John Wick fans can expect a high-octane showdown between the pair, Ana de Armas was excited to connect with her Ballerina co-star Keanu Reeves through words.
—Natalie Sitek, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Known for blending high-octane production with a genre-less aesthetic, his music has resonated with a global fanbase while attracting praise from major names across music, fashion, and pop culture.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
His high-octane style and brash physical comedy complement Momoa’s take on Garrett, a bumbling championship gamer living in the shadow of his glory days.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Although John Wick fans can expect a high-octane showdown between the pair, Ana de Armas was excited to connect with her Ballerina co-star Keanu Reeves through words.
—Natalie Sitek, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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