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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Finishing operations, like the pickling line tandem cold mill and the hot dip galvanizing line are still ongoing.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
As the courtroom developments unfolded, there were signs that the mayor's troubles were galvanizing opposition against Erdogan's government, which has run Turkey for 22 years.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 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
Abbott said the legislation puts Texas on a healthier path, crediting Kennedy with galvanizing healthier living movement.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Finishing operations, like the pickling line tandem cold mill and the hot dip galvanizing line are still ongoing.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
As the courtroom developments unfolded, there were signs that the mayor's troubles were galvanizing opposition against Erdogan's government, which has run Turkey for 22 years.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Retaining talent In the early excitement of the startup stage, galvanizing a new team with a vision and mission is relatively easy.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet to suggest that the Supreme Court did not go far enough, fast enough in galvanizing racially constructive change in American schools after Brown is one thing.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
The day cannot be far distant, one then guesses, when the hard, grinding work of fiscal recovery must be taken up by serious people looking for a galvanizing issue.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
While this might seem deeply depressing, Dent's feverishly alive response to a personal and public health emergency is still galvanizing and instructive in its honesty, bravery, and anger.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brandi Chastain’s thrilling penalty kick to win the 1999 women’s World Cup for the United States captivated soccer fans across the county, prompting a boom in the sport and paving the way for leagues like the National Women’s Soccer League today.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show follows three best friends who stumble upon a magical cookbook that sets their lives on a path of thrilling adventures.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Other exciting territory in The Grand Finale involved Mary’s changing relationship with the other Crawley women.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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That’s more exciting to me than last year, when James swept the fiction categories, with even the Pulitzer board overriding their fiction judges to award the big prize to Percival Everett’s novel.—
Maris Kreizman,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Thursday's electrifying performance against the Detroit Tigers, Judge has undeniably joined that elite company.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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My grandmother’s admonishment is a lightning bolt, electrifying my mother’s skin.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pink Light takes the inspiring sports drama genre, where athletes have to overcome obstacles in their sport and personal lives, in a new direction as Browne tackles the worsening debate around trans athletes in the media and political spaces.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cola's inspiring story touched thousands of hearts and, ultimately, led to her adoption.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Long-Term Perspective For long-term investors with a 3-5 year outlook and the ability to withstand volatility, URBN at its current valuation offers an intriguing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The chief executive of Volkswagen says the German auto giant is pushing to strengthen its electromobility dominance in Europe with a new lineup of compact and affordable electric vehicles.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Why is your electric bill so high?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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