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
R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Her novel attitude toward the creative potential of everyday objects was fueled by a collaborative energy and an embrace of the tension between art and design—a tension that remains both unresolved and galvanizing today.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Moura is not afraid to use the humanizing, galvanizing power of art as a weapon.
—Jeremy Strong, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jones scored 12 of his 19 points in the final frame, galvanizing a comeback win.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature.
—Lia Russell
march 25, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The news stunned California, where Chavez rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s as a galvanizing force for better pay and working conditions for agricultural laborers.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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
The Gaza protests had been galvanizing for Republicans, who, even before October 7th, had viewed universities as captured by radical thinking on race and politics, rife with grade inflation, and intolerant of conservatives.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Her novel attitude toward the creative potential of everyday objects was fueled by a collaborative energy and an embrace of the tension between art and design—a tension that remains both unresolved and galvanizing today.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Moura is not afraid to use the humanizing, galvanizing power of art as a weapon.
—Jeremy Strong, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Jones scored 12 of his 19 points in the final frame, galvanizing a comeback win.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature.
—Lia Russell
march 25, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The news stunned California, where Chavez rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s as a galvanizing force for better pay and working conditions for agricultural laborers.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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The $10 per-vehicle day-use fee grants access to its breathtaking vistas, amazing hiking trails, and more.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Boston has learned how to turn petri dishes into IPOs with breathtaking speed.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In Aeropittura, militarized perspective feels thrilling, inevitable, even beautiful.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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Planning a solo trip can feel both thrilling and daunting.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each meal needs to be exciting, easy, healthy, and affordable.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The same is true of these young Trail Blazers, who have rode a late-season surge all the way to their first playoff appearance since 2021, when Damian Lillard was still electrifying Rip City with his logo 3s.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ruby Mace The most interesting outsider.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Saturday’s 11th inning featured an interesting debate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That was really inspiring to me.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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And the band will perform that album’s inspiring and invigorating songs the way they’re meant to be heard, live and in person, on the Congo Square Stage on May 1st.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His story is just one intriguing twist in a draft class filled with overachievers.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte also added two intriguing newcomers in Western Carolina/Pittsburgh transfer Cole Gonzales and true freshman Jaylen White, both of whom have impressed the coaching staff during spring practice.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And without an electric motor at the front axle, the cars can only harvest a few MJ via regenerative braking each lap.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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The hotel boasts on-site electric vehicle charging stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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