as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
the presentation on the international aid organization was galvanizing and thought-provoking
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as in thrilling
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 galvanizing
Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
The statue will be a tribute to Lee's role in galvanizing the local community to understand its own history, according to CHSA.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
The Bergers have described their mission as galvanizing political allies to take action.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
As the courtroom developments unfolded, there were signs that the mayor's troubles were galvanizing opposition against Erdogan's government, which has run Turkey for 22 years.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
The statue will be a tribute to Lee's role in galvanizing the local community to understand its own history, according to CHSA.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
The Bergers have described their mission as galvanizing political allies to take action.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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Along with the breathtaking ocean views, each of the 173 rooms and suites also has a private balcony with an outdoor soaking tub.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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The 21-minute bout was a breathtaking display of the craft.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Complementing Lewis’s exciting outfits is his daring jewelry style.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hunter is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars (such an exciting moment for this team).—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her expertise is 'luxury intelligence' – interesting openings that have a story to tell and new destinations.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Amos is an interesting player, but the Ravens have Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, and Marlon Humphrey, which should be good enough for 2025.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Extracting myself form the past and moving into the future has been enormously liberating and inspiring.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The stakes are high, and the heels are higher, as married women across the nation compete for the coveted Mrs. America crown in this funny and inspiring documentary series.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Cincinnati Bengals have added one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 class, selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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Pastel lime, white, and bright yellow come together to create an electric color palette that’s sure to stand out among a sea of neutrals.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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