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

“Formula 1: Drive to Survive,” five seasons in and an unabashed Netflix hit, established the model with its revved-up docuseries on the highest class of international auto racing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

The gospel phrasings and cadences that so influenced his early work were evident on “Border Song” and “Take Me To The Pilot,” and even the straightforward radio staple “Levon” got a come-to-meeting revved-up ending.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022