revved-up

Example Sentences

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Opening for Ms. Parton at a festival in New Jersey, Stewart played a revved-up version of a Hank Williams tune that unsettled the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

When it comes to the body horror aspect of it all, “The Substance” delivers on all fronts, from its heightened satire, squelching and crackling sound effects, and revved-up visuals.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

The Mariners’ rookie right-hander pitched 3-2/3 scoreless innings that Friday night before a revved-up crowd of 45,274 at T-Mobile Park, allowing two hits with three walks and five strikeouts on 82 pitches.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

As a piece of purely mechanical, revved-up entertainment, “Gran Turismo” really does work.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Down in the "Culture Courtyard", crowds were shuffling to a grimy funk track which morphed into revved-up disco then deep house.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2023