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
Historically, LeBron James’ chalk toss also galvanized the Cleveland Cavaliers during two stints there as their hometown superstar.
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Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, spending cuts and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party has been topping recent opinion polls, while the centre-left and left have yet to galvanize support.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Through indefatigable research, Kara fixes poorly remembered facts and makes a decent case that the publicity galvanized the movement to abolish British slavery a half century later.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Prince William is a passionate advocate for the environment and founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020 as a global environmental contest aiming to galvanize positive change through the next decade.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, spending cuts and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party has been topping recent opinion polls, while the centre-left and left have yet to galvanize support.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Through indefatigable research, Kara fixes poorly remembered facts and makes a decent case that the publicity galvanized the movement to abolish British slavery a half century later.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Prince William is a passionate advocate for the environment and founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020 as a global environmental contest aiming to galvanize positive change through the next decade.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
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Pollock agreed to the terms, and Penland left the meeting excited by the possibility of forging greater links between Hollywood and the evangelical community.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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That would excite way more Latinos than saying Karen went to Cuba back in the ‘70s.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Emmy-winning comedy, which ends Thursday after five seasons on HBO Max, had a stressful and thrilling penultimate episode.—
Emily Yahr,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The detailed analysis of the climactic scene in which the bridge is blown up as various plot strands come together is thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Adding electrifying, productive winger Nikolaj Ehlers and rangy, do-everything defenseman K’Andre Miller helped Carolina turn that dial to the right.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Even with policies around the world encouraging EV adoption — including in the European Union, which mandates 90% tailpipe emissions reduction by 2035 — several global automakers have dialed back their plans to electrify and many have lost billions on the technology.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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