as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause
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Recent Examples of galvanic
These are just a few things the wand can help reduce the look of thanks to its four main technologies: red light, massaging capabilities, warm temperature, and galvanic current.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Validating sensory conflict theory and mitigating motion sickness in humans with galvanic vestibular stimulation
American Journal of Otolaryngology.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2025
The miniature pacemaker is composed of two electrodes that, when in contact with the body’s fluids, form a type of battery called a galvanic cell, which converts chemical energy into electrical energy used to stimulate the heartbeat.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
World’s smallest pacemaker is activated by light This tiny pacemaker is powered by a galvanic cell, which transforms chemical energy derived from biofluids in contact with it inside the body into pulses of electricity sent to the heart through two metal electrodes.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Validating sensory conflict theory and mitigating motion sickness in humans with galvanic vestibular stimulation
American Journal of Otolaryngology.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2025
The miniature pacemaker is composed of two electrodes that, when in contact with the body’s fluids, form a type of battery called a galvanic cell, which converts chemical energy into electrical energy used to stimulate the heartbeat.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
World’s smallest pacemaker is activated by light This tiny pacemaker is powered by a galvanic cell, which transforms chemical energy derived from biofluids in contact with it inside the body into pulses of electricity sent to the heart through two metal electrodes.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanic
Adjective
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The grounds at Commodore Perry Estate are absolutely breathtaking.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Mount Washington Nestled on stunning Vancouver Island, Canada's westernmost ski haven boasts breathtaking views of Strathcona Provincial Park to the west and ocean views over the Strait of Georgia to the east.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Easy but exciting paths that felt like true tree lines to them.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though just touring the building would have been exciting enough, on Saturday night Studio One — Abbey Road’s biggest space, typically used for recording film soundtracks — was transformed into a dance hall.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If scalable, the approach could move solid-state batteries closer to practical use in electric vehicles and grid storage, where safety, durability, and simplified assembly are essential.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Rare earths are 17 minerals used to make products such as electric or hybrid vehicles, weapons, flat-screen TVs, mobile phones, mercury-vapor lights and camera lenses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Studying and exercising the brain muscle opens you up to interesting topics.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Requiem’s last main area, a high-tech lab, was a bit more interesting to explore, especially when the game switches between Grace and Leon again.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Stars are coming off a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Predators on Saturday night.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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And this one was as thrilling as so many other games between the schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, Ty Simpson, whom the Jets met with at the NFL Scouting Combine, is an intriguing prospect who could be a first-round pick.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sunday’s match against Orlando City has a few intriguing storylines, starting with the rivalry between the clubs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After the Aphex Twin nod, however, anyone who was into the harder end of hardcore breaks could attest that KAVARI’s original productions, heard in basements from Seoul to Vienna, were as electrifying as her edits.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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From electrifying performances by the sport’s biggest stars to unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat matchups and dramatic comeback victories, the World Baseball Classic delivers some of the most unforgettable moments in the game.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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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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“Galvanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanic. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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