as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet
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Recent Examples of galvanize
The footage, showing off the first minute of Episode 1, displayed familiar scenery in a new light, with a famous pirate named Gold D Roger’s final words before his execution galvanizing a worldwide treasure hunt.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Shiites hold their most sacred and emotionally charged annual ritual — Ashura — to commemorate Hussein’s death, honoring him as a galvanizing symbol of the fight against oppression.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Saudi Arabia was eventually eliminated in the group stage, while the shock of the defeat seemed to have galvanized Argentina, which embarked on a winning run and won its third World Cup.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
But many white communities were galvanized by Schmeling’s win.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Shiites hold their most sacred and emotionally charged annual ritual — Ashura — to commemorate Hussein’s death, honoring him as a galvanizing symbol of the fight against oppression.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Saudi Arabia was eventually eliminated in the group stage, while the shock of the defeat seemed to have galvanized Argentina, which embarked on a winning run and won its third World Cup.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
But many white communities were galvanized by Schmeling’s win.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
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Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
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Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
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Not every business leader is thrilled about the direction of the AI industry.
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Although Kingda Ka is gone, Six Flags indicated the new attraction is designed to deliver a similarly thrilling experience while introducing several ride elements not currently found elsewhere in North America, according to reports.
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This refers to electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, and electrifying industry.
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The world will add more than a billion people by mid-century, and as economies grow and electrify, global power demand is on track to roughly double.
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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