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
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
Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane is the son of John Coltrane, who spent five years playing in the Miles Davis Quintet before becoming an equally galvanizing solo artist in his own right.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Jackson helped to reshape Democratic politics in the 1980s with two galvanizing presidential campaigns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
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
One Battle After Another is an absurd epic for our absurd times, blending tense action with galvanizing politics, unexpected slapstick, and heartfelt family drama.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane is the son of John Coltrane, who spent five years playing in the Miles Davis Quintet before becoming an equally galvanizing solo artist in his own right.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Jackson helped to reshape Democratic politics in the 1980s with two galvanizing presidential campaigns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
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There are countless breathtaking routes to traverse, from Maui to Lanai, but one of the most iconic trails is a loop around the Diamond Head Crater in Oahu.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company that emerged in 2026 as an existential threat to billions of market value, with each breathtaking new capability from its Claude model, is back with a warning about just how obsolete AI tools could make whole swathes of work.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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What’s especially thrilling about One Battle After Another is that within this very cinematic reality, Anderson cuts directly to the emotional heart of what’s happening in America right now.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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When Balthy, in an act of misguided heroism, travels to Texas in an attempt to befriend Solomon and avert a possible tragedy, he is drawn into a dangerous and thrilling new world.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kurt's key takeaways Security updates rarely feel exciting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Houston should be one of the most exciting teams in the tournament, and that’s in large part because of Flemings.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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On a much brighter note, attendees at Miles Davis’ electrifying 1985 debut gig at Humphreys, which took place during a driving rainstorm, listened in rapt attention throughout.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Transportation fleets are electrifying, logistics hubs are modernizing, and entire industries are shifting toward digital operations that require significantly more power than legacy grid infrastructure was designed to handle.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, said the vaccine bill was interesting enough to warrant consideration.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Illinois’ 78-72 win over Maryland on Sunday in the regular-season finale wasn’t the most inspiring outing as the Illini head into Big Ten Tournament play this week at the United Center.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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So to be able to team up with her role model is deeply inspiring for Cate.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly set to bolster their defensive line with an intriguing trade involving the Green Bay Packers on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Dolphins landed arguably the most intriguing free agent on the market.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Americans look to save money at the pump, more will consider switching to an electric or hybrid vehicle.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The displays have been especially electric, with neon swirls of green, purple and magenta.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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