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
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Recent Examples of energizing
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Mercury and Mars in Scorpio are energizing your community and friendship sector, which could mean dynamic conversations with your crew or joining a collective effort that feels bigger than yourself.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
This soup is creamy, slightly nutty, and gives an energizing kick thanks to the fresh ginger.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
All the same rules as seeing a movie in a theater apply, combined with the same energizing feelings a live concert gives.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In spring and fall, players raved about their love for the energizing Williams.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Working with producer Brendan O’Brien on the band’s latest album, Is, was energizing — though O’Brien wouldn’t hesitate to dismiss potential tracks.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Behind the Studio Design Process Between an energizing color scheme and a stunning view of the NYC skyline behind the hosts' desk, the new and improved Studio 57 is full of intentional design choices.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
When the Liberty return fresh from halftime, the crowd, too, is revitalized from Ellie’s energizing halftime show.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Despite the early wake-up and freezing temperatures, Mullen says the atmosphere is energizing.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Mercury and Mars in Scorpio are energizing your community and friendship sector, which could mean dynamic conversations with your crew or joining a collective effort that feels bigger than yourself.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
This soup is creamy, slightly nutty, and gives an energizing kick thanks to the fresh ginger.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
All the same rules as seeing a movie in a theater apply, combined with the same energizing feelings a live concert gives.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In spring and fall, players raved about their love for the energizing Williams.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Working with producer Brendan O’Brien on the band’s latest album, Is, was energizing — though O’Brien wouldn’t hesitate to dismiss potential tracks.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Behind the Studio Design Process Between an energizing color scheme and a stunning view of the NYC skyline behind the hosts' desk, the new and improved Studio 57 is full of intentional design choices.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
When the Liberty return fresh from halftime, the crowd, too, is revitalized from Ellie’s energizing halftime show.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizing
Verb
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Looking for stimulating yet budget-friendly things to do with your family in November?—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Diners begin their meal outside with an appetite-stimulating tomato water-and-herb drink and a trio of bite-size canapés highlighting local fruit, vegetables and Wagyu beef.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, one of the most inspiring developmental stories in NBA history doesn’t happen without Antetokounmpo’s stint at the point.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mould, Barbe, and Travis got together and rehearsed for a possible reunion, but the musical vibe was not as inspiring as Mould had hoped.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The event will feature inspirational stories about people’s triumphs over homelessness.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The advertisements continued to feature beautiful, sexualized women — sometimes a bit of a confusing choice for a website and marketing services company — until 2013 when GoDaddy started to transition away from a strategy of scandalizing and toward a more inspirational and sophisticated approach.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Carpenter also starred in sketches throughout the evening as a 12-year-old boy podcast host, a girlboss motivational speaker who suffers a head injury, and a singing washing machine.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Oct. 2025
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Early in the segment, Carpenter’s character, Queen Lisha—who paired motivational speeches with upbeat choreography—suffered a concussion after her backup dancers threw her a touch too hard into a window.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, this was a galvanizing moment in my relationship with Brian Grazer that ultimately would lead us to launch a company.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Mamdani’s victory in the financial capital of the world was seen as a galvanizing moment for the progressive wing of the party and a sign of an insurgent mood among its base.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Carrie Bradshaw, frankly, has always been a mess — a beautiful, cringe-inducing, selfish, couture-wearing mess.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Energizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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