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
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Mamdani’s victory in the financial capital of the world was seen as a galvanizing moment for the progressive wing of the party and a sign of an insurgent mood among its base.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Abbott said the legislation puts Texas on a healthier path, crediting Kennedy with galvanizing healthier living movement.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Finishing operations, like the pickling line tandem cold mill and the hot dip galvanizing line are still ongoing.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Adjective
In fact, this was a galvanizing moment in my relationship with Brian Grazer that ultimately would lead us to launch a company.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Mamdani’s victory in the financial capital of the world was seen as a galvanizing moment for the progressive wing of the party and a sign of an insurgent mood among its base.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Charlie Kirk's influence with young conservatives was far reaching, galvanizing supporters in person and online like few others.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Abbott said the legislation puts Texas on a healthier path, crediting Kennedy with galvanizing healthier living movement.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Finishing operations, like the pickling line tandem cold mill and the hot dip galvanizing line are still ongoing.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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The action sequences keep you on the edge of your seat, and the animation is nothing short of breathtaking.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This breathtaking image from James Sinclair gives us a detailed view of a section of the sun's atmosphere known as the chromosphere — a chaotic region where hydrogen and helium plasma is molded and reshaped by our star's ever-shifting magnetic field.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brandi Chastain’s thrilling penalty kick to win the 1999 women’s World Cup for the United States captivated soccer fans across the county, prompting a boom in the sport and paving the way for leagues like the National Women’s Soccer League today.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show follows three best friends who stumble upon a magical cookbook that sets their lives on a path of thrilling adventures.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don't miss this exciting matchup, which can be viewed live on Fubo.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Each day delivers a tiny surprise and a chance to discover your next full-sized, must-have, making your countdown as exciting as the big day itself.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After Thursday's electrifying performance against the Detroit Tigers, Judge has undeniably joined that elite company.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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My grandmother’s admonishment is a lightning bolt, electrifying my mother’s skin.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's a really interesting way to put it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pink Light takes the inspiring sports drama genre, where athletes have to overcome obstacles in their sport and personal lives, in a new direction as Browne tackles the worsening debate around trans athletes in the media and political spaces.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cola's inspiring story touched thousands of hearts and, ultimately, led to her adoption.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Read together, both studies also hinted at an intriguing contrast in how people were using chatbots in work contexts, compared to more personal ones.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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And, to make matters more intriguing, not everything about the plasma changed between 2017 and 2021.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Guests get up to a four-hour complimentary use of a Lucid Air luxury electric vehicle, which offers up to 512 miles of all-electric range.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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