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
Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just forcing overtime would have been galvanizing enough.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s gamble backfired spectacularly, galvanizing many in the vibrant Asian democracy to call for his removal.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Bob Herman Could this be a galvanizing event to broader health care reform?
—Miranda Kennedy, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Hope and unity can be found in youth orchestras with galvanizing conductors around the world.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Climate finance should be considered as a way of galvanizing efficiency rather than as a cost sink.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
After a potentially galvanizing comeback effort Tuesday in Indiana, the Bucks came out flat in Milwaukee two nights later.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just forcing overtime would have been galvanizing enough.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s gamble backfired spectacularly, galvanizing many in the vibrant Asian democracy to call for his removal.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Bob Herman Could this be a galvanizing event to broader health care reform?
—Miranda Kennedy, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Hope and unity can be found in youth orchestras with galvanizing conductors around the world.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Climate finance should be considered as a way of galvanizing efficiency rather than as a cost sink.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
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The Oscars – which took place on Sunday, March 2, and was hosted by Conan O'Brien – kicked off with a breathtaking medley from iconic movies The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Take Nicky, born in 1994, who grew up along Denmark’s breathtaking coastal shores.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 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
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Spread across 55 acres, the estate has become one of England’s most exciting wine producers, turning out crisp still and sparkling wines that rival Champagne.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The rise of women-only travel experiences means there are now more opportunities to explore the world in a way that feels empowering and exciting and, to be real—downright liberating.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
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What was really interesting was that this change in brain activity occurred both in people who were blind and in those with sight.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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What was more interesting is what happened when the three returned back to camp.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The key isn’t enforcing decisions, but inspiring action, turning technical expertise into impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ridley Scott gave Gladiator the kind of scope and muscularity appropriate for a swords-and-sandals epic, and Crowe’s rugged decency made for an inspiring underdog.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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What ultimately seems far more intriguing and indisputable is that Joule has tape recordings of conversations with Bacon about a range of topics.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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This led to an intriguing conversation online, with a subsection of social media excited to highlight the irony between this SpaceX explosion, the company’s use of taxpayer money and Elon Musk’s work with DOGE.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Alex Goy There will shortly be a modern electric Range Rover with all the bells and whistles that go with modern cars.—
Alex Goy,
Ars Technica,
2 Mar. 2025
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Jacobson argued that to meet current climate goals, money is best spent on electric vehicles, heat pumps, induction cooktops, and the like—not geothermal ventures.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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