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 disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community.
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CBS News, 8 May 2026
But to fight and maneuver through adversity and grow and galvanize with a bunch of guys, and to have that mindset and approach, this was my favorite year.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
My research team has found that powerful stories keep members of a hate group galvanized, either by repeating the story over and over or by constantly adding fresh accusations and interpretations to it.
—Yu-Ru Lin, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
But nothing has replaced the void left by mining, which, though dangerous and poorly paid, galvanized those who descended into the earth with working-class pride and purpose.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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CBS News, 8 May 2026
But to fight and maneuver through adversity and grow and galvanize with a bunch of guys, and to have that mindset and approach, this was my favorite year.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
My research team has found that powerful stories keep members of a hate group galvanized, either by repeating the story over and over or by constantly adding fresh accusations and interpretations to it.
—Yu-Ru Lin, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
But nothing has replaced the void left by mining, which, though dangerous and poorly paid, galvanized those who descended into the earth with working-class pride and purpose.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
Verb
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First, lasers excite atoms into Rydberg states.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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That excites me because then the possibilities are endless.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The video plays behind the band in concert, a visual complement to the delectable groove, and its concept is one that Rhodes is thrilled to discuss.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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No visitor ever left the carnival less than thrilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Is the expectation to electrify the fence?—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Oregon State's student section is going to be electrifying if only for the addition of this 7-foot-1 sophomore from Latvia.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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