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causing great emotional or mental stimulation
her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause
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Recent Examples of galvanic
Indeed, when the gene was identified in 1989, the optimism was galvanic, like how the electricity in the air shifts just before a summer thunderstorm.
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Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Here are some of the hot new updates. February 16, 2013
Galvanic Current Treatments
These days your aesthetician may incorporate some very twenty-first-century procedures into your spa session—galvanic current treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
Exclusive Modes To preserve signal purity, the Phantom uses galvanic isolation on its Ethernet, S/PDIF, and AES/EBU inputs to separate from sources at a circuit level, while blocking electrical noise and allowing audio data to pass through.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The authors argue that simplifying chargers—and shedding old assumptions about galvanic isolation—is the fastest path to an affordable and reliable EV-charging network, which is critical to broad EV adoption.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
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Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Here are some of the hot new updates. February 16, 2013
Galvanic Current Treatments
These days your aesthetician may incorporate some very twenty-first-century procedures into your spa session—galvanic current treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
Exclusive Modes To preserve signal purity, the Phantom uses galvanic isolation on its Ethernet, S/PDIF, and AES/EBU inputs to separate from sources at a circuit level, while blocking electrical noise and allowing audio data to pass through.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The authors argue that simplifying chargers—and shedding old assumptions about galvanic isolation—is the fastest path to an affordable and reliable EV-charging network, which is critical to broad EV adoption.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanic
Adjective
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Catch a show with a breathtaking backdrop.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Nina Dobrev put an unexpected—yet breathtaking—spin on the bridal trend on Saturday.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The moon in Aries also energizes your 11th house of friendships and future plans, so a social event or opportunity could feel exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While the combination of editor Sarah Broshar’s relentless pacing and John Williams’ full-bodied score (which stands among the veteran composer’s finest) makes for an exciting watch throughout, the breathless action sequences are especially thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Perry was also spotted behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and tooled around town with Trudeau riding in the passenger seat.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The Argentinians, of course, went on to win the 2022 World Cup in one of the most thrilling finals in tournament history.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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But Qatar’s fourth and final shot on goal proved the difference between a loss and a thrilling comeback point earned.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The back end of this position group is also intriguing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If Pearce attends mandatory minicamp, his integration into the locker room, as well as his involvement in the team’s practices, will be particularly intriguing as Stefanski tries setting his culture.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Later, we’re treated to an electrifying scene of Dennis blackmailing a woman named Joyce Tercek in an elevator.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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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
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