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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
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Recent Examples of energizing
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Pink and yellow make such an energizing summer color combo.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda met fans and signed autographs for an hour in the late morning right as the clouds parted and the track warmed up, energizing the whole raceway.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
As a result, philanthropy can start to feel emotionally draining instead of energizing.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In the House, a Democratic plan for sweeping Russia sanctions and $1 billion in Ukraine aid is unlikely to pass but is energizing bipartisan efforts to preserve symbolic $400-million assistance.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Throughout the rest of the game, Hartenstein made sure he was felt on both sides of the court, his intensity and physicality energizing the crowd and his team.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Anchoring the Experience A key element in Macerich’s strategy is energizing its properties by replacing vacant anchors with new, in-demand, experience-forward tenants.
—Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Verb
With the sun energizing your friendships and 11th house of community, and Saturn activating your ninth house of adventure, you’re being called to think bigger but also work smarter.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Pink and yellow make such an energizing summer color combo.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda met fans and signed autographs for an hour in the late morning right as the clouds parted and the track warmed up, energizing the whole raceway.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
As a result, philanthropy can start to feel emotionally draining instead of energizing.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In the House, a Democratic plan for sweeping Russia sanctions and $1 billion in Ukraine aid is unlikely to pass but is energizing bipartisan efforts to preserve symbolic $400-million assistance.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Throughout the rest of the game, Hartenstein made sure he was felt on both sides of the court, his intensity and physicality energizing the crowd and his team.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Anchoring the Experience A key element in Macerich’s strategy is energizing its properties by replacing vacant anchors with new, in-demand, experience-forward tenants.
—Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energizing
Verb
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The honors program provides students with innovative and stimulating academic programming through high-impact learning practices.—
Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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Cinnamon can be used for everything from germination to protecting plants from pests and diseases, from stimulating plant growth to as a natural antiseptic, fungicide, and pest repellent.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The event promises inspiring vibes, great music and a chance to celebrate the album release together.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall also star in Tina Gharavi's SXSW London opener, which refashions Woolf's diffuse, ruminative feminist novel into a straightforwardly inspirational tale.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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So that idea, after getting an associate’s degree in communications and making some money selling life insurance, spawned Dreamz to eventually chase his dreams of making inspirational hip-hop music.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Brown, who also recently said goodbye to Queer Eye, seems to be keeping busy with motivational videos, per his Instagram.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Shetty’s On Purpose is a popular motivational podcast, which also features interviews with celebrities, wellness experts and more.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Some of the prices are shiver-inducing, but then this is Mayfair, and The Twenty Two is offering something different—something sexier and more fun, which might just be a marker point for the area’s future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Most of this wouldn’t be so cringe-inducing, especially given the autobiographical nature of it all, if the film had ever established a better sense of who Kristen is outside of surfing and AJ.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Energizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energizing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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