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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In the season prior to their Super Bowl showdown, the Steelers defeated the Packers in a game that featured a high-octane offensive display as two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks dueled at Heinz Field.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Team Collier outpaced Team Clark in a high-octane shootout, winning 151–131 and setting a new All-Star Game scoring record.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 July 2025
Which drivers will take the victories in this high-octane, drag racing event?
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
The film aims to capture not just the high-octane world of Formula One, but the deeply personal journey of a man who refused to let geography, economics, or prejudice limit his dreams.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2025
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Team Collier outpaced Team Clark in a high-octane shootout, winning 151–131 and setting a new All-Star Game scoring record.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 July 2025
Which drivers will take the victories in this high-octane, drag racing event?
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
The film aims to capture not just the high-octane world of Formula One, but the deeply personal journey of a man who refused to let geography, economics, or prejudice limit his dreams.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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