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
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Weekly Newsletter The Seneca Falls Convention, too, was more of a preceding event than a galvanizing moment.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
That segment, no less pointed than the monologue but pitched in a much sillier tone, proved an ideal bridge between Kimmel’s galvanizing monologue and the rest of his show, which receded back into a comfortable normal.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Nvidia jumped up by more than 3%, galvanizing its $4 trillion market cap.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is having a galvanizing effect on the conservative movement as both parties prepare for next year’s midterm elections.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk's influence with young conservatives was far reaching, galvanizing supporters in person and online like few others.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 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
George is a galvanizing storyteller.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Weekly Newsletter The Seneca Falls Convention, too, was more of a preceding event than a galvanizing moment.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
That segment, no less pointed than the monologue but pitched in a much sillier tone, proved an ideal bridge between Kimmel’s galvanizing monologue and the rest of his show, which receded back into a comfortable normal.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Nvidia jumped up by more than 3%, galvanizing its $4 trillion market cap.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is having a galvanizing effect on the conservative movement as both parties prepare for next year’s midterm elections.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk's influence with young conservatives was far reaching, galvanizing supporters in person and online like few others.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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The rock formations of the Burren in County Clare create a barren but breathtaking landscape that stretches out to the sea.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Black Swan excels by offering breathtaking dance choreography, and the film's gorgeous cinematography provides viewers with a tapestry of imagery unparalleled by most psychological horror films.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Being involved in any great piece of theater, in any way—as an actor, as a songwriter, as a composer—is really thrilling to me.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, the fashion in which each scenario unfolded was thrilling for the Chargers and commendable for the Seahawks.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s exciting is that comedic talent can now receive guidance from Mark and be paired with Todd to go out to the market with a project that’s already vetted and packaged.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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From some exciting new restaurants to great concerts and shows, there is a lot of cool stuff to experience this weekend.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Siemens is investing €650 million ($754 million) in decarbonizing its business, which includes electrifying its 43,000 strong global vehicle fleet by 2030.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Venus harmonizes with disruptive Uranus and passionate Pluto today, electrifying your love life.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tessa Thompson has nothing but love and some, uh, interesting descriptors for her Thor costar Chris Hemsworth.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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While watching parrot fish glide by the glass of the 250,000-gallon saltwater reef tank the Seaquarium has maintained for years, Martin said his team plans to build the kind of aquarium complex that will be interesting enough to justify visitors buying tickets just to see it.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, one of the most inspiring developmental stories in NBA history doesn’t happen without Antetokounmpo’s stint at the point.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mould, Barbe, and Travis got together and rehearsed for a possible reunion, but the musical vibe was not as inspiring as Mould had hoped.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the most intriguing thing shown here are the tracks bisecting Park Street.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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With that being said, a very intriguing potential candidate has been suggested.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The rare earths involved this time around are indeed used in electric vehicles and drones—more pain for two industries already on the tariff struggle bus.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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