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
Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and state assemblyman whose progressive economic platform has galvanized younger voters, won the Democratic primary in a stunning upset.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Breaking Artists For The Long Term Few issues galvanize executives today as much as preserving artists’ and songwriters’ rights in the digital era and the challenge of breaking new music and acts in the midst of a flurry of releases.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the activist who championed transgender rights and protested in the historic Stonewall rebellion that galvanized the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, has died.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
In a statement shared on X, Obama said Machado’s recognition should galvanize pro-democracy movements worldwide and serve as a reminder to Americans of their duty to safeguard democratic institutions.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Breaking Artists For The Long Term Few issues galvanize executives today as much as preserving artists’ and songwriters’ rights in the digital era and the challenge of breaking new music and acts in the midst of a flurry of releases.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the activist who championed transgender rights and protested in the historic Stonewall rebellion that galvanized the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, has died.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
In a statement shared on X, Obama said Machado’s recognition should galvanize pro-democracy movements worldwide and serve as a reminder to Americans of their duty to safeguard democratic institutions.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
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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
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Hill was thrilled that the duo were interested in making the sequel, with Derrickson also returning as director.—
William Earl,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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For those a little more thrilled by the seasonal shift, there is a wealth of fall classics waiting to be brought back into rotation.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Siemens is investing €650 million ($754 million) in decarbonizing its business, which includes electrifying its 43,000 strong global vehicle fleet by 2030.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Venus harmonizes with disruptive Uranus and passionate Pluto today, electrifying your love life.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition to setting up his Instagram account, Lopez also inspired Guzman with her ability to balance so many different roles at one time.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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