as in to excite
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 galvanize
Groups like Purple for Parents United have galvanized social media campaigns for parents to get involved in their students’ education.
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Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
That was what got people to really galvanize and speak out finally, and take action and congregate and walk and stand up.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
As employees of this company, we are increasingly galvanized to push back against the demonstrable hypocrisy of this statement.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
George is a galvanizing storyteller.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
That was what got people to really galvanize and speak out finally, and take action and congregate and walk and stand up.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
As employees of this company, we are increasingly galvanized to push back against the demonstrable hypocrisy of this statement.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
George is a galvanizing storyteller.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for galvanize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
Verb
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But what excites us most is slowing it down.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot to be excited about with Zeev Buium, whose playmaking skills and skating ability should provide a spark to the power play.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He was thrilled when, at age 12, his parents bought a Baldwin grand piano secondhand from the University of Central Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of the changes, the author couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Chaiken’s documentary captures their electrifying energy and groundbreaking journey with such heart and power.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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And yet, there was something electrifying about the film, too.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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The evening's menu will be inspired by the time period and be accompanied by cocktails of the era.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The United Nations welcomed two new officials to the advisory committee for its Human Rights Council this week in a vote that did not inspire confidence in the humanitarian body.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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