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
While the drug did come up slightly short of expectations, the real test, and next major catalyst for the stock, will be its trial data for Alzheimer’s psychosis.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Each foundation must define its mission, yet there is real potential for philanthropy to act as a catalyst for creative financing.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Not too long ago, a catalyst was the last thing Nvidia shares needed, as AI fever captured the market and placed the chipmaker at the center of the boom.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
That story about the bet is true — but that was just a catalyst.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Each foundation must define its mission, yet there is real potential for philanthropy to act as a catalyst for creative financing.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Not too long ago, a catalyst was the last thing Nvidia shares needed, as AI fever captured the market and placed the chipmaker at the center of the boom.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
That story about the bet is true — but that was just a catalyst.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catalyst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyst
Noun
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That means more interest rate cuts to prop up hiring – financial stimulus that may further spur inflation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Create the space between stimulus and response, move with intention, and know yourself.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Goddard's health services are in place to address injuries specific to the types of hazards NASA scientists and engineers may face, like exposure to radiation or hypergolic fuels.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Certainly, the cynical have questioned if one organization is cleaning up a mess beget by another in the name of democratizing fashion, including through the proliferation of fossil-fuel materials.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Microsoft unveiled a new category of PC that features generative artificial intelligence tools built into Windows, the company's world-leading operating system.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have pulled the trigger, landing Meyers for a fourth and sixth-round pick.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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To translate this discovery into a treatment, the scientists looked for drugs that could activate those genes and trigger neurons to regenerate.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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If anything, there is even more cause for this matter to remain accessible to the public.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The state has also advanced in large-scale restoration through innovative mechanisms such as restoration concessions, while intensifying actions to combat deforestation and forest fires.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stamford and Columbia University have committed to research using The Pippins as the impetus, according to Chris Norton.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Part of the impetus for all these openings is the same reason Las Vegas is so primed for these restaurants in the first place.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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However, Megan felt no spark in person with Mike, so that ended quickly.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Bulls staged a 9-0 run to take a 24-12 lead on a 3-pointer by Buzelis before Monk provided a spark off the Sacramento bench.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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