high-energy
adjective
high-en·er·gy
ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē 
1
a
: having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion
—used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator
b
: of or relating to high-energy particles
2
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis
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The high-energy event brought more than 13,000 people to the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center on Friday night.
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Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
The Roberts are a writing duo consisting of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, making waves with their high-energy, dark, gritty tone.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Amyl and The Sniffers are turning heads on the ARIA Albums Chart this week, debuting at No. 2 with their high-energy third album, Cartoon Darkness.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Last year, my wife and I had a rapidly growing business, a toddler, a high-energy dog, and another baby on the way.
—Ed Flores, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
The Roberts are a writing duo consisting of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, making waves with their high-energy, dark, gritty tone.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Amyl and The Sniffers are turning heads on the ARIA Albums Chart this week, debuting at No. 2 with their high-energy third album, Cartoon Darkness.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Last year, my wife and I had a rapidly growing business, a toddler, a high-energy dog, and another baby on the way.
—Ed Flores, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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