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
Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
The statue will be a tribute to Lee's role in galvanizing the local community to understand its own history, according to CHSA.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
The Bergers have described their mission as galvanizing political allies to take action.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
As the courtroom developments unfolded, there were signs that the mayor's troubles were galvanizing opposition against Erdogan's government, which has run Turkey for 22 years.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
The statue will be a tribute to Lee's role in galvanizing the local community to understand its own history, according to CHSA.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
The Bergers have described their mission as galvanizing political allies to take action.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
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The singer, 28, and content creator, 27, exchanged vows in front of 100 of their closest friends and family members on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Rockefeller Center's 620 Loft & Garden overlooking New York City's breathtaking cityscapes and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is a breathtaking exhibit featuring paintings of France's dairy workers, farmers, markets and restaurants.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 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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Sailors will also find exciting yachts in the Wallywind 110, the Swan 88, or the Sunreef 60, 70, and 80 models.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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On Friday night, FC Juarez faces off with Santos Laguna in exciting Liga MX soccer action, with both teams desperate for a win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The survey also touches on challenges residents face in electrifying their homes by using electric appliances and equipment such as induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters, and heat pump air conditioning and heating systems.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, voters passed 46 of 53 ballot measures for funding public transit, providing $25 billion for projects like electrifying bus fleets, expanding service hours, subsidizing fares for low-income riders and other initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Aston’s Formula 1 Team has now teamed up with another distillery, Glenfiddich, on a new 16-year-old single malt that was aged in an interesting variety of casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Meteor Crater is a geological warm-up act to the Grand Canyon, an interesting diversion worth visiting near Winslow.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Piper: Working together on a team deeply committed to making an impact was truly inspiring.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The three-part original documentary exposes the dark side of the inspiring but controversial show, featuring interviews with former Biggest Loser contestants, producers and crew members, like fitness trainer Bob Harper.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cora did not announce who would be added to the rotation, though the Red Sox have some intriguing options in Kyle Harrison and Payton Tolle.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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This is an intriguing story that looks set to keep running.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's 1211.HK002594.SZ quarterly profit fell for the first time in more than three years, as its expansion hit a speed bump amid a government campaign against price wars.—
Qiaoyi Li,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Autos: General Motors’ electric vehicle manufacturing plant Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck will partially shut down first and second shift production on a temporary basis beginning Sept. 2, the company told employees Aug. 27 in a memo obtained by the Free Press.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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