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
Gat’s character further serves as a catalyst for many of the conversations about privilege both in the novel and in the show, at least between the Liars.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 June 2025
And there’s obviously catalysts for higher prices in the very term.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Brett Bowman Long before many recognized the need for dignified, cost-effective housing, Brett Bowman envisioned mobile home communities as catalysts for opportunity and stability.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The catalyst behind this transformation was Producer/DJ Prince Paul, another Long Island native.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for catalyst
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 June 2025
And there’s obviously catalysts for higher prices in the very term.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Brett Bowman Long before many recognized the need for dignified, cost-effective housing, Brett Bowman envisioned mobile home communities as catalysts for opportunity and stability.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The catalyst behind this transformation was Producer/DJ Prince Paul, another Long Island native.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for catalyst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
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Triggered by sensory stimuli such as music, scents and foods, nostalgia has the power to mentally transport us back in time.—
Chelsea Reid,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
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This psychological process, as first described by Ivan Pavlov, explains how our brains learn to associate unrelated stimuli with specific emotional outcomes.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition, there are approximately $325,000 in annual operating expenses, and a bill for flying, which covers fuel and ground maintenance.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Kia Sorento Hybrid fuel cost The national average gas price at the time of writing is $3.22 a gallon according to AAA.com.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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On top of that, with a variety of third-party tools available on the market, business owners can also have their pick, according to RMIT Vietnam’s Parida.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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But again, the deal has to not only include current compensation but future draft picks for the Hornets to probably pull the trigger.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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He’s never really held a gun, much less pulled the trigger.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Still, the lack of a clear succession plan is a cause of great anxiety in a country where the monarch has long served as a bastion of stability.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Officials have not yet released the cause of death.—
Chris Anderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Some mechanisms deliver power to either your bicycle’s rear or front hub.—
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani,
Wired News,
20 June 2025
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One of the most important, if not the most important, mechanism for protecting human rights in Europe, the ECHR has come in for much criticism in recent years as it has often been seen to stay the hands of European governments looking to deport people without full due process.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Israel’s contention that Iran would soon be able to build a nuclear weapon was the impetus for the conflict, which began with Israel Defense Forces strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and against Iran’s military and nuclear program scientists on the night of June 12-13.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Tyler Grill said the festival has brought nearly 100,000 people in the city, which was the impetus for starting an annual festival in Bushnell Park.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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The style is pared down and technically precise, letting products shine while adding a spark of personality, as in Dungeness crab with yuzu kosho butter, perched over silken tofu.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Returning favorites bring sudden sparks without standing to reason.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 June 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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