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
Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The doc is galvanizing conservatives in the South and South-central part of the country.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
Though Bad Bunny has always found ways to weave his opinions into his work since early in his career, there have been several galvanizing moments that led him here.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Yet long before the issue of fraud became a galvanizing issue for the right — and fodder for conservative influencers — federal prosecutors in Minnesota had zeroed in on Bock.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
For this reason, examples of its graft and hypocrisy are particularly galvanizing.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Pierce made the most of that opportunity, galvanizing the locker room while leading the Raiders to a 5-4 finish.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
One of them clearly has to be fear, but also there’s something galvanizing about pushing through that fear.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
In addition to justifying the party’s authority at home, this narrative of historical grievance provides the foundation for an assertive foreign policy, galvanizing Beijing’s recurring appeals to sovereignty and noninterference and its claims of affinity with countries across the developing world.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 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
Despite the uproar, experts said the salute by Smith and Carlos was a defining moment for Black people, galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The doc is galvanizing conservatives in the South and South-central part of the country.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
Though Bad Bunny has always found ways to weave his opinions into his work since early in his career, there have been several galvanizing moments that led him here.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Yet long before the issue of fraud became a galvanizing issue for the right — and fodder for conservative influencers — federal prosecutors in Minnesota had zeroed in on Bock.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
For this reason, examples of its graft and hypocrisy are particularly galvanizing.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Pierce made the most of that opportunity, galvanizing the locker room while leading the Raiders to a 5-4 finish.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
One of them clearly has to be fear, but also there’s something galvanizing about pushing through that fear.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
In addition to justifying the party’s authority at home, this narrative of historical grievance provides the foundation for an assertive foreign policy, galvanizing Beijing’s recurring appeals to sovereignty and noninterference and its claims of affinity with countries across the developing world.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
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Wildly beautiful, Sydney Harbour National Park protects the islands and foreshore around the famous harbour, including some of the most breathtaking beaches, bushland, and coastal trails in the world.—
Sophie Davies,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles defended their title in a thrilling seven-game World Series bout with the Toronto Blue Jays this past season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Visit Grand Teton National Park for stunning peaks, thrilling wildlife, and lakeside fun.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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What matchup Wednesday looks the most exciting?—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Discoveries The new guard of American talent, Diotima, Ashlyn and Aisling Camps are consistently exciting and increasingly sophisticated in new and modern ways of dressing.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The song, which will officially come out with the rest of the 10-track album on April 24, is the sort of taut, electrifying blend of rock-for-the-sake-of-rock, Seventies-era glitter metal and power pop that Dave Grohl and company have perfected in recent decades.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was born to an unwed teenage mom in Greenville, South Carolina, during the Jim Crow era but rose to become a civil rights icon and a groundbreaking politician who mounted two electrifying runs for the presidency in the 1980s.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Later during the keynote, Hounsou shared an interesting nugget about the film’s budget when asked by an audience member about the difficulty of getting period films about the African diaspora off the ground in Hollywood.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bubic had an interesting offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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How inspiring for our young learners to see, in looking at Joe McKendry’s exquisite tableau, faces that reflect their own.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Still, director Mario Landi, working with the limited resources of television production at the time, provides intriguing little visual touches, utilizing windows as a central motif to explore the book’s running theme of outsiders always looking in.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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On Polk is another intriguing gift shop that sells offbeat and artistic home goods from around the world.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their compact nature and high energy holding capacity make everything from a smartphone to an electric vehicle (EV) possible.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The escalating costs for energy are particularly troubling, as electric rates have increased by 36% for many New Yorkers in the last three years with more increases coming.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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