as in vitalizing
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of energizing
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Time them intentionally — energizing adaptogens in the morning, calming ones at night.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Tea tree, neroli, and other fresh citrus scents are also fresh and energizing choices for the bathroom.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Day sessions usually include something energizing like yoga or mat Pilates, while evenings offer stretching and meditation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This can create a connection that’s deeply magnetic, energizing and all-consuming.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
While some of Parloir’s participating galleries, like the three-year-old KIN, have participated in Art Brussels in the past, the new fair amounted to more of an energizing complement than a competitive threat.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
For many people, light movement, such as stretching or easy exercise, can be more energizing than lying down.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Time them intentionally — energizing adaptogens work best in the morning; calming ones fit better in the evening.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Time them intentionally — energizing adaptogens in the morning, calming ones at night.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Tea tree, neroli, and other fresh citrus scents are also fresh and energizing choices for the bathroom.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Day sessions usually include something energizing like yoga or mat Pilates, while evenings offer stretching and meditation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This can create a connection that’s deeply magnetic, energizing and all-consuming.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
While some of Parloir’s participating galleries, like the three-year-old KIN, have participated in Art Brussels in the past, the new fair amounted to more of an energizing complement than a competitive threat.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
For many people, light movement, such as stretching or easy exercise, can be more energizing than lying down.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizing
Verb
-
Desires run deep on April 28, as Venus in Gemini meets with Pluto in Aquarius, creating one of the most magnetic and intellectually stimulating trines of the season.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Key Takeaways Eating a small handful of arugula before meals may gently support digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and bile.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Both sides arrive at this matchup on the heels of inspiring Game 7 victories.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
-
Despite the challenges, Miller said, dogged journalists continue to produce inspiring work.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Adjective
-
After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Michael wrote inspirational advice to himself on sticky notes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
-
The judging was purely on Aggression, Damage and Control, however the imagination and creativity seen in the pits was inspirational.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The coaches’ office is no bigger than a janitor’s closet, but the yellow brick walls are lined with championship pictures, motivational quotes, magazine covers of female athletes, soccer star Hope Solo, and accomplishments of each coach.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
-
That is not motivational optimism.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The riot was a galvanizing event and led to the creation of LGBTQ advocacy organizations like Gay Liberation Front and GLAAD.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
-
The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Energizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
