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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, Isbell said, Nixon has a better chance at galvanizing the Democratic base to turn out to vote than Vindman would have. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 At the center of the effort was sixth-year linebacker Nick Bolton, the quarterback of the unit, who focused on galvanizing the troops to create havoc and slow down an offense that had been humming earlier in the frame. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 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
  • Engineered as a premier compact display for dedicated gaming setups and bedroom home theaters, the Sony A90K OLED delivers breathtaking visual fidelity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Verb
  • Reportedly the most expensive South Korean movie ever, this inventive monster epic is by turns thrilling and ridiculous.
    — Gene Park, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Dalhausser and Crabb took a thrilling semifinal in straight sets over the San Diego Smash in the men’s first match of the day.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of exciting
Verb
  • Its declaration of a caliphate in 2014 was electrifying to many Muslims, coming at a time when the group seemed to be successfully expanding its borders and fighting off enemies.
    — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Toyota and its luxury division is electrifying its portfolio of vehicles because many drivers see the value in hybrid and electric powertrains.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • This is why silicon photonics is becoming particularly interesting.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Marshall had an interesting 3-yard run in the second quarter.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • The paper was a propaganda tool, and whatever Grossman may have wished to write, at first all the editors would permit were inspiring, deadly earnest pieces full of generalities.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And the landscape itself provides inspiring backdrops for wellness activities and pursuits.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiring
Adjective
  • There was a seismic roster shift in June, five weeks after another intriguing draft class arrived.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Big games Week three in high school football has so many intriguing games that fans will have lots of choices this week.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Dallas can be an exceptionally fun watch with its electric offense.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Millions more retirees risk falling into poverty and not having enough to pay for food, shelter or even the electric bill if COLAs are reduced.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of electric

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