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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
She is best known for Silent Spring (1962), a book that documented the harms of pesticide use and galvanized generations of environmental activists around the world. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 Platner, 41, galvanized supporters who wanted a younger, blunter and more Bernie Sanders-style of politician, despite having no prior political experience. — Margie Cullen, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
But many white communities were galvanized by Schmeling’s win. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 The potential tax has also galvanized billionaires like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who has poured tens of millions of dollars into ballot measures that would effectively undermine the billionaire tax. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 18 June 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
  • 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
  • Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of stimulated
Verb
  • But, overall, the partners are thrilled that a version of the program will eventually come back online.
    — Lizzie Kane July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Murakami also is thrilled to join teammate Miguel Vargas as the Sox representatives headed to Philadelphia for All-Star festivities.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The key lies in a type of atomic reaction called spallation that involves energized protons in radioactive conditions.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026
Definition of energized
Verb
  • Before the Illinois Central, now Metra Electric District, was electrified in 1926, South Shore Line passengers had to transfer to Illinois Central trains at 111th Street to get to downtown Chicago.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Round of 32, Mexico 2-0 Ecuador The thunder and lightning that delayed kick-off by an hour electrified the Estadio Azteca and spurred Mexico on to their most comprehensive performance of the competition.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 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
  • The Lost Legends series shows that the fundamentals of the franchise are in perfect shape and fans can still be excited by new content.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The chemistry was there, the ideas were fresh, and we got excited again.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 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
  • But watching Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles win team gold at the Paris Olympics inspired Ohashi.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Although the plot of the film is fictional, the character of Leatherface was inspired by the American grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
Definition of inspired

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