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 high-octane algorithms that power our current artificial intelligence boom have a way of doing things that aren’t outwardly explicable to the people observing them.
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Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
But the Cask Strength version is the best expression to join the Maker’s family, a high-ABV but not high-octane version of the core wheated bourbon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Furiosa runs on a high-octane philosophical perspective that finds hope in a hopeless place.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
But their concision served to heighten the impact of the songs, and Fike’s fusion of punk-rock velocity, high-octane rapping and pop songcraft.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
Inheriting the iconic Julie Andrews role in Disney’s 2018 musical sequel required more bravery than any high-octane thriller, according to Blunt.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
To say much more would spoil the high-octane fun, but as part of Entertainment Weekly's Furiosa cover story, Anya Taylor-Joy shared her reaction to reading the moment in the script.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 May 2024
Designed for overnight family trips or high-octane joyrides, the AB 80 showcases sleek, sporty lines and a silver composite hull.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Worthy, who made headlines with a time of 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash, could make for an exciting addition to the Chiefs’ high-octane offense.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 May 2024
But the Cask Strength version is the best expression to join the Maker’s family, a high-ABV but not high-octane version of the core wheated bourbon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Furiosa runs on a high-octane philosophical perspective that finds hope in a hopeless place.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
But their concision served to heighten the impact of the songs, and Fike’s fusion of punk-rock velocity, high-octane rapping and pop songcraft.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
Inheriting the iconic Julie Andrews role in Disney’s 2018 musical sequel required more bravery than any high-octane thriller, according to Blunt.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
To say much more would spoil the high-octane fun, but as part of Entertainment Weekly's Furiosa cover story, Anya Taylor-Joy shared her reaction to reading the moment in the script.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 May 2024
Designed for overnight family trips or high-octane joyrides, the AB 80 showcases sleek, sporty lines and a silver composite hull.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Worthy, who made headlines with a time of 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash, could make for an exciting addition to the Chiefs’ high-octane offense.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-octane. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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