as in thrilled
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 galvanized
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Incorporate different textures and materials in the form of wood stools, galvanized planters, and ceramic crocks for rustic charm.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Groups like Purple for Parents United have galvanized social media campaigns for parents to get involved in their students’ education.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Fieber began working at the restaurant in 1965, washing dishes in a galvanized steel sink.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Incorporate different textures and materials in the form of wood stools, galvanized planters, and ceramic crocks for rustic charm.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Gather galvanized buckets to host combinations of pumpkins, cabbage plants, and Chinese lantern plants.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Groups like Purple for Parents United have galvanized social media campaigns for parents to get involved in their students’ education.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
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White, who competed in Seasons 14 and 18 of the show with his father, is thrilled by the prospect, noting Sweeney’s physicality but also her ability to play the social game.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Schwartzman was thrilled by designing and creating an idea and ultimately turning it into something tangible.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At night, the family watched the national teams, electrified by the World Cup games, the size and devotion of the fans, the skills of the players.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
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This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.—
Nafees Alam,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that keeps you full and energized, but loading it with sugar can do more harm than good.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This excited me, since my go-to fall and winter shoe choice for years has been a pair of black combat boots or Chelsea boots.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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There's much to look forward to this season, and the Lakers gave fans one more reason to be excited with the latest news.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Below, shop pieces inspired by Napier’s seasonal recommendations from Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, and more.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The color palette was inspired by the season’s depth, per the brand’s description, gravitating toward designs and silhouettes that merged modernity and timelessness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Galvanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanized. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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