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
Historically, LeBron James’ chalk toss also galvanized the Cleveland Cavaliers during two stints there as their hometown superstar.
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Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, spending cuts and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party has been topping recent opinion polls, while the centre-left and left have yet to galvanize support.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Through indefatigable research, Kara fixes poorly remembered facts and makes a decent case that the publicity galvanized the movement to abolish British slavery a half century later.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Prince William is a passionate advocate for the environment and founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020 as a global environmental contest aiming to galvanize positive change through the next decade.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, spending cuts and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party has been topping recent opinion polls, while the centre-left and left have yet to galvanize support.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Through indefatigable research, Kara fixes poorly remembered facts and makes a decent case that the publicity galvanized the movement to abolish British slavery a half century later.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Prince William is a passionate advocate for the environment and founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020 as a global environmental contest aiming to galvanize positive change through the next decade.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
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Pollock agreed to the terms, and Penland left the meeting excited by the possibility of forging greater links between Hollywood and the evangelical community.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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That would excite way more Latinos than saying Karen went to Cuba back in the ‘70s.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and set the tone for this best-of-seven series.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Even though their scene was complicated to navigate, Stone is thrilled with the finished film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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None of the candidates electrified any of the debates, as the large field of contenders strategized to win one of the two slots on the November ballot.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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The Rockies scored five runs in the ninth on a three-run home run by Hunter Goodman and a walk-off, two-run homer by Ezequiel Tovar to shock the Giants in an electrifying 8-6 win at Coors Field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The case inspired police reforms in Colorado, including a ban on carotid artery chokeholds.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Go at sunset for creative cocktails (the current menu is inspired by the golden age of cinema) and panoramic views.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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