as in excites
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 galvanizes
Slowly but surely, though, and with supreme awkwardness, Ned galvanizes the team.
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Now an island tradition, the organization galvanizes a record number of trans people each year to experience Fire Island, often for the first time.
—Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Now an island tradition, the organization galvanizes a record number of trans people each year to experience Fire Island, often for the first time.
—Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizes
Verb
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In a spare dining room with concrete ceilings and spindly pendant lights, chef-owners Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez serve only what excites them most.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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What excites me most is building relationships and partnerships, getting others inspired about new materials and new possibilities, and being willing to take risks, pushing the limits of what’s known into the space of the unknown.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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With guidance and resources from the American Heart Association, each nominee builds a personalized campaign, recruits an Impact Team and inspires others to join the mission.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Galvanizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizes. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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