as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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Recent Examples of catalyst
Her work sets a benchmark for how travel can become a catalyst for cultural exchange, economic empowerment, and environmental stewardship.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
In our conversation, Evans shares the origin story of the series, revealing how the unique format came to be and why chicken wings became the unexpected catalyst for candid, viral moments.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
The song peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the catalyst for his lucrative deal with Def Jam.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Her supper clubs were a catalyst to turn strangers into friends and meaningful connections all while featuring Black professionals such as chefs, musicians, artists, and creators.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
In our conversation, Evans shares the origin story of the series, revealing how the unique format came to be and why chicken wings became the unexpected catalyst for candid, viral moments.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
The song peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the catalyst for his lucrative deal with Def Jam.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Her supper clubs were a catalyst to turn strangers into friends and meaningful connections all while featuring Black professionals such as chefs, musicians, artists, and creators.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catalyst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
Noun
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Conscious perception is the ability of human beings to become aware of the stimuli received by their senses.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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This micro-moment creates space between stimulus and response, where emotional intelligence flourishes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The major driver for the decline in coal use is the economic competition with cheaper and cleaner fuels, such as natural gas and renewables, Ryna Cui, research director for the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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All of this stems from a toxic and mostly invisible danger, largely the product of burning things for fuel and letting the remnant drift into the air and then into us—which is what happens unless the government regulates that process.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clinics, meanwhile, grapple with strict 340B compliance requirements—often without adequate staff or tools to manage efficiently.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shop on Amazon and get this set of gardening gloves and small tools in a fashionable carrying bag.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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So, for instance, there are triggers for Outlook, Sharepoint and Dataverse.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the Mavericks split their first two games of the trip, beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 29 and falling to the Detroit Pistons two nights later, Harrison recommended pulling the trigger.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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No cause of the blast has yet to be determined, said Keith Holloway, NTSB spokesman, but a government felt a full investigation was warranted.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Creating a tax mechanism to bring in private investment is not about picking one tax structure over another.—
George Cardenas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Beginning with public investment, Chicago can look at property tax tools as a starting place, specifically property tax financing mechanisms.—
George Cardenas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Yet it must be acknowledged that the impetus for the freezing of federal dollars for certain universities was a crisis for Jewish students, caused by the failure of college administrators to counter antisemitism and the harassment of Jews on campus.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Likewise, the impetus may be the same for McDonald’s customers.—
BYAlex Ledsom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fostering partnerships with diverse perspectives can illuminate knowledge gaps and spark innovation.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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As a result, outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, and residents are urged to avoid any activities that could create sparks or flames.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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