as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
the presentation on the international aid organization was galvanizing and thought-provoking
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as in thrilling
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 galvanizing
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Mamdani’s victory in the financial capital of the world was seen as a galvanizing moment for the progressive wing of the party and a sign of an insurgent mood among its base.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Finishing operations, like the pickling line tandem cold mill and the hot dip galvanizing line are still ongoing.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
As the courtroom developments unfolded, there were signs that the mayor's troubles were galvanizing opposition against Erdogan's government, which has run Turkey for 22 years.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In fact, this was a galvanizing moment in my relationship with Brian Grazer that ultimately would lead us to launch a company.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Mamdani’s victory in the financial capital of the world was seen as a galvanizing moment for the progressive wing of the party and a sign of an insurgent mood among its base.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Abbott said the legislation puts Texas on a healthier path, crediting Kennedy with galvanizing healthier living movement.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Finishing operations, like the pickling line tandem cold mill and the hot dip galvanizing line are still ongoing.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
As the courtroom developments unfolded, there were signs that the mayor's troubles were galvanizing opposition against Erdogan's government, which has run Turkey for 22 years.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The global fashion retail scene hasn’t been easy lately, so if fresh creativity and design can help turn businesses around — even just a little — that’s already thrilling.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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That people might be falling for the Minneapolis shooter’s scribblings and raging at each other over potential motivations is likely thrilling to potential copycat killers—proof that the troll still works.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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After his electrifying major league debut last Friday, Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Payton Tolle will get another start on Friday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, as part of a shakeup to the starting rotation as the season moves into its final month.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result provides an opportunity to discover one of the great unsung independent films of its era, a movie filled with electrifying New York location shooting, political urgency, and sophisticated moral inquiry.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Experts say the finding is interesting, but diet quality and other lifestyle habits may have a larger impact on bone health.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The back and forth has been interesting.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her character is a peasant who, around the midway mark, gives an inspiring speech to her granddaughter, Afra (Wardi Eilabuni).—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those reasons and more, Rohl’s signing on a season-long loan, with a €20million obligation provided Everton avoid relegation, is intriguing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those two rookies will join Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker in the wide receiver room, and the Panthers also have an intriguing prospect in Ja'Tavion Sanders at tight end.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Autos: General Motors’ electric vehicle manufacturing plant Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck will partially shut down first and second shift production on a temporary basis beginning Sept. 2, the company told employees Aug. 27 in a memo obtained by the Free Press.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But as the plant prepares to start production this year, the risks of exposure to the chemical ingredients of electric vehicle batteries have become a central concern.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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