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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Step into the Mad Scientist Lab for a walk-through adventure filled with potions, creepy critters, and electrifying experiments.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
The large crowds at Harris’s rallies, along with the donations that have poured into her campaign, have drawn comparisons to Obama’s electrifying race for the White House in 2008.
—Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Arquette shines as always and his chemistry with Daniella Pick Tarantino in this film is electrifying.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Step into the Mad Scientist Lab for a walk-through adventure filled with potions, creepy critters, and electrifying experiments.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
The large crowds at Harris’s rallies, along with the donations that have poured into her campaign, have drawn comparisons to Obama’s electrifying race for the White House in 2008.
—Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Located on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko United brings together four resorts on one mountain, taking winter sports to the next level for skiers and snowboarders alike with its breathtaking views and some of the driest, lightest snow powder in the world.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant's open-air treehouse terrace location offers breathtaking views of the Pitons amidst lush island foliage.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Some of the most exciting technological developments coming in 2025 are around longevity.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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This could well be a future classic as an introductory reference containing one of the brand’s most interesting modern innovations.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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After Gaetz’s Exit Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, November 22nd Examples A very interesting example is Tim Höttges, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG.Susanne Mueller Zantop, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of the most intriguing dishes, ‘Pomodoro Strattu,’ is inspired by a 4,000 year-old recipe and combines roasted tomatoes with onions, fennel and capers.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Depending on what happens with Bregman's free agency, this would be an intriguing alternative for the Astros to keep in mind.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its rental services and expanding its product offerings in the electric vehicle market.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article In the first month of its electric train service, Caltrain saw over 753,000 passengers — a 54% increase from October 2023 and its best ridership numbers since the coronavirus pandemic, according to new figures released by the transit agency.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Electrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrifying. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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