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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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River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Astronauts on the International Space Station are usually immersed in groundbreaking science experiments or witnessing breathtaking cosmic sights – not showcasing their skills in the culinary arts.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Experience magic as the aquarium comes alive with glowing corals and exciting live performances.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, planning and constructing the power lines needed to expand the electric grid can take between five and eight years.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The mini-bar had a decent selection of interesting snacks, and for coffee there’s a Nespresso machine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The white, wavy detailing adds just enough contrast to feel fresh and interesting without sacrificing comfort or versatility.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Mainly, though, there was Lucas Paqueta, who provided a thrilling reminder of his quality.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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This restaurant, like so many recent high-profile openings, is part of the genuinely thrilling wave of South Asian restaurants arguing for regional precision, pushing back against decades of commodity Indian cuisine, the culture- and geography-flattening tikka masalas and garlic naans.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Always an intriguing mix, the guests would make good extras, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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So the trade deadline could represent an early opportunity for the Mets to add intriguing major-league talent.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 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,
28 May 2026
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As far as transmission goes, there’s no better way to keep up the high energy of Chanel’s major Seoul moment with an after party at the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where guests and celebrities witnessed electrifying performances by Jennie of Blackpink and Peggy Gou.—
Lee Hyo-won,
Footwear News,
27 May 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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