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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
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Incorporate different textures and materials in the form of wood stools, galvanized planters, and ceramic crocks for rustic charm.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
His bombastic style, unfiltered rhetoric, and policy disruptions galvanized the Republican base while triggering a seismic reaction among Democrats.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Fieber began working at the restaurant in 1965, washing dishes in a galvanized steel sink.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Incorporate different textures and materials in the form of wood stools, galvanized planters, and ceramic crocks for rustic charm.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Experts say the outlandish idea galvanized Arab negotiators and regional mediators to expedite a peace process.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
His bombastic style, unfiltered rhetoric, and policy disruptions galvanized the Republican base while triggering a seismic reaction among Democrats.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
Verb
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Speaking of bummed-out veterans, Brayden Schenn isn’t exactly thrilled with things either.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mama and baby are doing well and Ford’s siblings are thrilled by his arrival.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Eric Heberlig, a UNC Charlotte politics professor, said the election fit the pattern of a typical mid-presidential-term backlash, where the out-of-power party’s voters are more energized to turn out.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The interruptions come after the company de-energized power lines into a nearby substation and isolated a portion of its natural gas system.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stripped to their symbolic essence, the erotics of Frankenstein are about the body as meat, electrified by carnal pleasure and unencumbered by the soul.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Twice in the past three weeks, Tillman has electrified Broncos Country with athleticism that flipped the field.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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We’re excited by the broader audience that these shows are bringing in.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Giammetti said the vitality and beauty of these women inspired him and Garavani immensely.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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