as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet
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Recent Examples of galvanize
The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Slowly but surely, though, and with supreme awkwardness, Ned galvanizes the team.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
His martyrdom must galvanize younger conservatives like never before.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Ditiu hopes that outlining the scale of potential suffering will galvanize counties and donors to push for the lower range of study's projections.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Slowly but surely, though, and with supreme awkwardness, Ned galvanizes the team.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
His martyrdom must galvanize younger conservatives like never before.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Ditiu hopes that outlining the scale of potential suffering will galvanize counties and donors to push for the lower range of study's projections.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
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Where atomic clocks measure time by tracking electrons shifting between quantum states excited by a microwave oscillator, nuclear clocks turn inward, measuring transitions within the nucleus itself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mountain bikers in particular should be excited by this, as the Gateway Trail System, just outside of downtown Old Fort, is now open with a new parking area.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 6-1, 204-pound right winger is thrilled to share a line with Dvorsky and Stenberg.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ontario, a major production hub for studios and streamers, has set its sights on new climate control technologies to electrify, decarbonize and reduce waste on local film sets.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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This year’s show features performances from Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Katseye and other artists, celebrating music’s biggest names and electrifying cultural moments worldwide.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Odighizuwa said watching his mother’s struggles and strength inspired him to want to help others in the same situation.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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