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galvanized 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of galvanizednext
as in stimulated

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verb

past tense of galvanize
as in thrilled
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 galvanized
Adjective
One favorite is this shed that’s made of galvanized steel and can easily hold all of your tools, outdoor seat cushions, and more. — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026 Tanking involves floating downriver in a livestock tank made of plastic or galvanized metal. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Verb
The mere possibility of a project here has galvanized people like local fishing guide Matthew Schultz to speak out. — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Civil rights, Jim Crow, history that galvanized southern Democrats. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
  1. stimulated
  2. thrilled
  3. energized
  4. electrified
  5. invigorated
  6. excited
  7. enlivened
  8. inspired
Adjective
  • But that may not be enough to make stimulated hydrogen commercially viable without some additional technology.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of stimulated
Verb
  • Hollywood is thrilled that her star is back in pristine condition for fans to enjoy forever.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In January, just days after the Bears’ magical 2025 dream run ended with a playoff loss, Poles was thrilled when Johnson slammed the back cover on that season and ordered everyone to start working for 2026.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • Polls show Democratic voters are far more energized about these midterms than Republicans.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But without an energized base, Republicans don’t stand a chance, said longtime pollster Frank Luntz.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of energized
Verb
  • This one felt livelier across the board, electrified by Antonelli’s youthful exuberance.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rail line was electrified in 1908, and commuter trains operated until 1941.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrified
Adjective
  • Maxo sounds invigorated, finding the middle ground between Personification’s slack delivery and the tonal pliability that made Brandon Banks and Weight of the World so immediate.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of invigorated
Verb
  • Lee said during the news conference introducing Luiz that the team’s medium-term projection excited him greatly.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ndiaye in particular has excited fans and could be a shrewd addition.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • The irony was painful in that, seemingly overnight, the very things that most enlivened and sustained me—reading, watching movies, seeing friends, making love, sitting quietly by myself—were crowded out by a child whose needs absorbed nearly all of my energy and time.
    — Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of enlivened
Verb
  • And now, Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate of Arab descent who was inspired by Abed Hammoud's campaign, is running for Senate and facing attacks from his Republican opponent tied to 9/11 that his supporters have said are bigoted.
    — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The real-life aspect of the things that inspired me to write this book were so much grimmer than the book itself and not actually very funny.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspired

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