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
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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Groups like Purple for Parents United have galvanized social media campaigns for parents to get involved in their students’ education.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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
Adjective
Gather galvanized buckets to host combinations of pumpkins, cabbage plants, and Chinese lantern plants.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Groups like Purple for Parents United have galvanized social media campaigns for parents to get involved in their students’ education.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
Verb
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And, according to team officials, they weren’t thrilled about it.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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When not spending time on his own stuff, Winberry is thrilled to bring this show to Michael’s ever-expanding fan base.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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With Mike Conley injured and Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker struggling at point guard against the nasty Rockets defense, coach Chris Finch turned to Dillingham, and Dillingham electrified the Wolves.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 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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This excited me, since my go-to fall and winter shoe choice for years has been a pair of black combat boots or Chelsea boots.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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There's much to look forward to this season, and the Lakers gave fans one more reason to be excited with the latest news.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling to shop more green pants, red pants, and burgundy pants inspired by celebrities below.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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During the dinner, held in the sprawling showroom and, inspired by autumn, decked out with long tables filled with small pine trees that will be replanted, backstage videos of the two legendary actors were projected on a screen.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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 24 Oct. 2025.
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