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
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
His rushing attack, now led by the electrifying Jahmyr Gibbs (170 scrimmage yards), gets better as the game progresses.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Anthony Mackie, aka Marvel’s Captain America, joins Anthony Ramos, the electrifying Hamilton alum and In the Heights breakout.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
An Enemy of the People Earlier this year, climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion group interrupted a production of Sam Gold’s electrifying revival of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The evening was marked by electrifying performances from regional and global superstars.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Last year, electrifying transportation became the largest area of energy transition investment, with around $634 billion spent worldwide.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
His rushing attack, now led by the electrifying Jahmyr Gibbs (170 scrimmage yards), gets better as the game progresses.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Anthony Mackie, aka Marvel’s Captain America, joins Anthony Ramos, the electrifying Hamilton alum and In the Heights breakout.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
An Enemy of the People Earlier this year, climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion group interrupted a production of Sam Gold’s electrifying revival of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The evening was marked by electrifying performances from regional and global superstars.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Last year, electrifying transportation became the largest area of energy transition investment, with around $634 billion spent worldwide.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrifying
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The tools offer exciting new clues to how people living in the area thousands of years ago may have lived and interacted.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
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Outside of Matthews’ single shot, the most exciting chance the line created was an out-of-character clapper from Marner off the rush that was more of a novelty than a high-danger look.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Having said that, there might be interesting parallels with other cases and countries.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The series has an interesting group of producers including Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is a lifelong Blues fan, who will exec produce, and Tom Brady, who bought a minority stake in the club in August 2023 and will produce via his Religion of Sports label.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Not In There were some intriguing omissions.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There is also a large region of ionized hydrogen, shown in cyan, that contains intriguing needle-like structures.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Officials fear patient care will deteriorate New CT hotel opens in historic mansion, in town described as ‘New England low-key sophistication’ New CT hotel opens in historic mansion, in town described as 'New England low-key sophistication' Eversource wants to return $275M to electric customers.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Vegas looked electric attacking off the rush and generated several quality looks from the inner slot and net-front area off the cycle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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