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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The film’s high-octane action sequences and Imax screenings contributed to its strong performance.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2025
Instead of getting the same placement, Glo played the mainstage, which, with the Saturday schedule being a mystery, was stocked with attendees who didn’t seem to resonate with her high-octane sound.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Yet, the worlds of high-octane racing and Parisian haute couture couldn’t seem more different, but French fashion house Maje has bridged this gap with their latest fashion collaboration that shows how luxury fashion and nostalgic toys somehow go hand in hand.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The Oilers’ power play is more high-octane, though, and will test Florida’s penalty kill.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2025
Instead of getting the same placement, Glo played the mainstage, which, with the Saturday schedule being a mystery, was stocked with attendees who didn’t seem to resonate with her high-octane sound.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
Yet, the worlds of high-octane racing and Parisian haute couture couldn’t seem more different, but French fashion house Maje has bridged this gap with their latest fashion collaboration that shows how luxury fashion and nostalgic toys somehow go hand in hand.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The Oilers’ power play is more high-octane, though, and will test Florida’s penalty kill.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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