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adjective

Definition of galvanizingnext
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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galvanizing

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verb

present participle of galvanize
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
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
Verb
But what’s most galvanizing about YCSE is how that destabilization is enacted on its other on-screen participants, and by the end the audience itself, through the catalytic effects of its later acts. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 But recent polling shows Nixon is galvanizing voters and is almost tied with Moody. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanizing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
  1. breathtaking
  2. thrilling
  3. exciting
  4. electrifying
  5. interesting
  6. inspiring
  7. intriguing
  8. electric
Adjective
  • Turbulence tossed it up and down by 700 feet (200 meters), but the situation quickly escalated as the aircraft fell at breathtaking speed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The situation quickly escalated as the aircraft fell at breathtaking speed.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Verb
  • The Lakers turned the ball over on the next possession, but pieced together an 8-1 run during the fourth quarter to pull away for a thrilling nine-point win after trailing by 18 during the second quarter.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Slumps and funks come for everyone, and a five-foot-nine right fielder for the Brewers named Sal Frelick might launch a home run in Game Two of the World Series to cap off a thrilling late-game comeback.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • The exciting duo of quarterback Braden Atkinson and Heisman Trophy hopeful wide receiver Jesse Legree leads the Beavers.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Properties are primarily based in cities, and Mallorca feels like a fresh and exciting new arm to its impressive portfolio, which now spans 46 hotels as well as private residences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of exciting
Verb
  • Malcolm played rhythm guitar, while his younger brother Angus became known for his electrifying guitar solos and signature schoolboy uniform.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The hope is that by electrifying more industries and communities, clean renewable power can replace fossil fuel generation and reduce those greenhouse gas emissions.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • Kentucky Most of the attention today will go to Miami-Notre Dame and the Holy War, which makes Kentucky the most interesting spot on the board.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For fall to winter, the trick is to introduce heavier textures, interesting proportions, and accessories that feel decidedly more 2026 than 2006.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • If the lawmakers who have power today do not deliver by the time the next election rolls around, there is no amount of campaign spending, no inspiring ad, that will keep them in office.
    — Daniel Squadron, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Chanel's iconic camellia appeared in both the fall and spring collections, inspiring showgoers throughout fashion month to pin their own floral flourishes onto jackets and coats.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of inspiring
Adjective
  • The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Touches of surrealism—or even magic—in author-illustrator Jimmy Liao’s detailed artwork add intriguing layers to the story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • The combination is designed to provide the energy density required for long-range operations while retaining the performance advantages of electric propulsion, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Automotive analyst Automotive analyst Felipe Munoz said that although the Cybertruck has been called a failure because of its poor sales, electric pick-ups from Ford and others have also flopped in the US market.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of electric

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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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