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
Whether the subject matter is winning over a policy panel, steering a strategic initiative or galvanizing stakeholders into action, the most impactful presenters go beyond slides and stagecraft.
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Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
His ability to galvanize a roster that was teetering on the brink of emotional detachment went a long way toward saving a season that was heading toward disappointment.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Vector control officials have sought to beat back the scourge, galvanized by the unhappy residents and fear of spiking disease that’s starting to be realized.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Harris also failed to galvanize women, despite her historic candidacy.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
His ability to galvanize a roster that was teetering on the brink of emotional detachment went a long way toward saving a season that was heading toward disappointment.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Vector control officials have sought to beat back the scourge, galvanized by the unhappy residents and fear of spiking disease that’s starting to be realized.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Harris also failed to galvanize women, despite her historic candidacy.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
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Ideas about home repairs or ways to expand your home will excite you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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There, the particles excite gas and molecules in Earth's atmosphere, creating various colors depending on which gas is in the atmosphere.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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This new experience is at turns thrilling, distressing and overwhelming for Patience, depending on the moment.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The match featured thrilling shot-making and incredible defense by both players, and is already being called one of the greatest matches ever played.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Yet, while the potential is electrifying, a critical question looms: The technology is advancing at breakneck speed, but are our organizations, and specifically our people, ready to harness it?—
Dana Berg,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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For this summer’s friendly matches and the Gold Cup, Pochettino will operate without a few of the old mainstays, most particularly superstar Christian Pulisic, who electrified the Rentschler crowd with a goal against Germany a year and a half ago.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Hong Kong’s relentless pace has inspired a wellness revolution where ancient rituals meet cutting-edge science.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Fat Kahuna’s is another beloved spot for creative seafood inspired by Hawaii, like Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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