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adjective

i-ˈlek-trik How to pronounce electric (audio)
Definition of electricnext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was one of the truly electric moments in American oratory

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electric

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noun

as in lighting

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Recent Examples of electric
Adjective
All-electric aircraft that run on electric motors powered exclusively by batteries have been around for over half a century, and some have even been certified since 2020. — David Szondy august 13, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 After this crisis, some governments may also be even more hesitant to increase their dependence on China, which dominates clean energy supply chains, particularly for critical minerals, batteries, solar panels, and electric vehicles. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
Every instrument gains a bit more texture that elevates them, especially the acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and fiddle, and the cymbals and rimshots have a great bite. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Sales of both gas and electric water heaters grew about 11% in the same time period, showing that gas isn’t shrinking, but electric is edging ahead. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
  1. breathtaking
  2. lighting
  3. exciting
  4. lantern
  5. interesting
  6. candle
  7. electrifying
  8. headlight
Adjective
  • But if the service wasn't exactly breathtaking, the views from the restaurant were.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Chloe Webb’s performance as Nancy Spungen, the junkie girlfriend who Sid probably murdered (the role of Nancy was originally supposed to go to Courtney Love), is breathtaking in the nakedness of its emotion.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Noun
  • Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Adjective
  • The Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh will receive a $500,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, which is an exciting turn of events for both the store and the community.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This weekend is filled to the brim with exciting new shows and movies, both from the comfort of your couch and on the big screen.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Noun
  • Keep an eye out for items like handmade wood and metal crafts, traditional Iznik ceramics, colored glass lanterns, fresh spices, and jewelry.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Underneath a giant tent with rows of colorful lanterns, crowds of hungry visitors flocked Saturday to stalls dishing out plates of teriyaki chicken, karaage and okonomiyaki pancakes.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of lantern
Adjective
  • Elarms-Orr’s interesting usage The Bills are very high on fourth-round rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr, to the point that the inside linebacker is pushing for a role early in the regular season.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The origin story of Guy Gardner is actually interesting, despite his questionable barber choices.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Noun
  • While sharing her beauty secrets with Vogue, the Bollywood star sets the mood by lighting a Dolce & Gabbana candle.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both fragrances will be available in a variety of Bath & Body Works products such as body cream, body wash, fragrance mist and a 3-wick candle, among other products.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of candle
Adjective
  • Summary China's auto market is rapidly electrifying and shrinking, fueling an intense price war that's polarizing sales.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
Definition of electrifying
Noun
  • Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of headlight

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