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
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.
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R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
In fact, this was a galvanizing moment in my relationship with Brian Grazer that ultimately would lead us to launch a company.
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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.
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Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Aug. 2025
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Mamdani, who won the New York City mayoralty in November 2025 with nearly 51% of the vote, has emerged as a galvanizing figure on the Democratic left.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The footage, showing off the first minute of Episode 1, displayed familiar scenery in a new light, with a famous pirate named Gold D Roger’s final words before his execution galvanizing a worldwide treasure hunt.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Shiites hold their most sacred and emotionally charged annual ritual — Ashura — to commemorate Hussein’s death, honoring him as a galvanizing symbol of the fight against oppression.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Matthew Childress, the chief growth and operations officer for a Houston law firm, is one of the galvanizing forces behind Heaven’s 27 and the Campaign for Camp Safety, which continues to lobby for reforms nationwide.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
For young men feeling dejected by the public conversation about toxic masculinity, Tate’s celebrations of manhood were galvanizing, and his mocking assaults on feminism felt bracingly irreverent.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The Cubs’ breathtaking comeback victory over the Athletics on Thursday felt like a galvanizing moment.
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Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
The riot was a galvanizing event and led to the creation of LGBTQ advocacy organizations like Gay Liberation Front and GLAAD.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.
—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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
During 2002 and 2006 World Cups, cascading rallies shook the stadiums and filled the streets, galvanizing the home team to play at new heights.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Mamdani, who won the New York City mayoralty in November 2025 with nearly 51% of the vote, has emerged as a galvanizing figure on the Democratic left.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The footage, showing off the first minute of Episode 1, displayed familiar scenery in a new light, with a famous pirate named Gold D Roger’s final words before his execution galvanizing a worldwide treasure hunt.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Shiites hold their most sacred and emotionally charged annual ritual — Ashura — to commemorate Hussein’s death, honoring him as a galvanizing symbol of the fight against oppression.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Matthew Childress, the chief growth and operations officer for a Houston law firm, is one of the galvanizing forces behind Heaven’s 27 and the Campaign for Camp Safety, which continues to lobby for reforms nationwide.
—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
For young men feeling dejected by the public conversation about toxic masculinity, Tate’s celebrations of manhood were galvanizing, and his mocking assaults on feminism felt bracingly irreverent.
—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The Cubs’ breathtaking comeback victory over the Athletics on Thursday felt like a galvanizing moment.
—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
Verb
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The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today.
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The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
Adjective
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The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!
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The modern building is an exciting addition to the Fort Worth Cultural District and people are situated in backs around the lobby.
Verb
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This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.
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Alex Freeman emerged as a breakout star of this young World Cup, scoring an electrifying goal in America’s big win over Australia last week.
Adjective
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One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
Adjective
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The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
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At a time when artificial intelligence and software continue to reshape the creative landscape, the MPC Sample became a powerful reminder that hands-on music-making remains as influential and inspiring as ever.
Adjective
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The most intriguing of the Trojans’ trio of returners is Arenas, given the wide range of possible outcomes in front of the guard this season.
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Separated-at-birth is an intriguing theory, and of course very gratifying to those in the Plymouth/Roundhead/blue half of America.
Adjective
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Switzerland advanced to play Colombia, which defeated Ghana 1-0 on Friday night in front of an electric Kansas City crowd that was on its side.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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