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
Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The thick, galvanized frame offers extra strong support.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The Golden State Valkyries finished the greatest season from an expansion team in league history, shattering attendance records and making a spirited playoff push that galvanized the fan base.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Engage more deeply with Noguchi by choosing the Presidential Suite, where Folding In & Out, a galvanized steel on black granite from a 1980s series of the same name is boldly displayed.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The thick, galvanized frame offers extra strong support.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Adjective
Combining archive and testimony, the film places Ordóñez’s assassination in the broader Basque context, tracing how his death galvanized resistance to ETA.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The Golden State Valkyries finished the greatest season from an expansion team in league history, shattering attendance records and making a spirited playoff push that galvanized the fan base.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
Verb
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The Cowboys have to be thrilled with putting up huge numbers despite missing wideout CeeDee Lamb.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The brand teased the concept of a glitzy orange stand mixer inspired byTLOASG on its social media back in August, and the idea thrilled fans.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to the broadcast move, the telecast was certainly electrified by performances from Busta Rhymes to Tate McRae and international girl group KATSEYE.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Through its social programs, ReNew has electrified 1,200 rural schools, installed solar streetlights in remote regions and supported over 12,000 women through climate entrepreneurship initiatives.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This energy creates an energized and active vibe.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the first things that excited me was the ability to create a new hero character and really define who this person would be.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some fans were shocked; others excited.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once, that faith inspired our nation to stand up to Russia and to feed and lead the world.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lone exception was Williams, who instead seemed invigorated by what had just occurred.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Galvanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanized. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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