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
Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just forcing overtime would have been galvanizing enough.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s gamble backfired spectacularly, galvanizing many in the vibrant Asian democracy to call for his removal.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Bob Herman Could this be a galvanizing event to broader health care reform?
—Miranda Kennedy, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Hope and unity can be found in youth orchestras with galvanizing conductors around the world.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Climate finance should be considered as a way of galvanizing efficiency rather than as a cost sink.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
After a potentially galvanizing comeback effort Tuesday in Indiana, the Bucks came out flat in Milwaukee two nights later.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Just forcing overtime would have been galvanizing enough.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s gamble backfired spectacularly, galvanizing many in the vibrant Asian democracy to call for his removal.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Bob Herman Could this be a galvanizing event to broader health care reform?
—Miranda Kennedy, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Hope and unity can be found in youth orchestras with galvanizing conductors around the world.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Climate finance should be considered as a way of galvanizing efficiency rather than as a cost sink.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
Adjective
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Honda exec Megan Amic took to the red carpet ahead of the show to speak about the partnership, which comes at an exciting time amid award wins, festival booking and more for the R&B superstar.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is never a more exciting time in college basketball than March Madness, so tune in to catch all the drama and potential upsets.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Then there is the amazing metal guitarist Rene Benton, who’s ready to blow listeners away with his electrifying performances and intricate compositions that really showcase his skills.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Besides being an inspiring concert, this will be old home week for hundreds of New Haven scenesters.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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His go-to rockabilly leisure wear became his signature look, inspiring legends like Morrissey, the Clash, and even k.d. lang.—
Tim Moffatt,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here, get a preview of some of the most intriguing details behind a few of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic songs.—
John Russell,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla — Stock in the electric vehicle company sank nearly 7% amid the broader market wreckage.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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On the flipside, global competition for access to finite resources and to dominate the next generation of growth industries—clean energy, grid resilience, electric vehicles, sustainable food solutions—is redrawing supply chains, trade agreements, and geopolitics.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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