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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Lady Gaga headlined the first night of Coachella 2025 on Friday, and the pop superstar graced the California desert with a high-octane, extravagant five-act set, which is being described as one of the festival's best-ever shows.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest challenges for Levine is producing a technologically advanced outfit that allows high-octane artists to move freely.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
As President Donald Trump charges into a high-octane second term, his dynamic with the media is undergoing a seismic change.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Lady Gaga headlined the first night of Coachella 2025 on Friday, and the pop superstar graced the California desert with a high-octane, extravagant five-act set, which is being described as one of the festival's best-ever shows.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest challenges for Levine is producing a technologically advanced outfit that allows high-octane artists to move freely.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
As President Donald Trump charges into a high-octane second term, his dynamic with the media is undergoing a seismic change.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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