activator

noun

Definition of activatornext
as in catalyst

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activator
  1. catalyst
  2. generator
  3. driver
  4. trigger
  5. stimulus
  6. executor
  7. power
  8. incentive
Noun
  • Following up on the best practices outlined here and adapting to the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape could be the catalyst for your online store's growth.
    Karan Sharma, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Analyst Mariana Perez Mora said Trump’s plans to strictly enforce border security and employ mass deportations could be a catalyst for OSI, given the potential scale of such an undertaking.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of catalyst
Noun
  • This capability can be applied across various market participants, including loads, generators and even prosumers.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One of its apps, DaVinci AI, is advertised as an AI image generator with some photo editing features.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of generator
Noun
  • As part of his community engagement, Verstappen will work with junior racing drivers in Rwanda.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The last time McLaren won the F1 Constructors’ Championship was in 1998, with drivers Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of driver
Noun
  • Gun switches like what Robinson imported often turn handguns into the equivalent of automatic weapons — with the ability to rapidly empty a gun's magazine with a single trigger pull.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Indian rupee fell to record lows against the U.S. dollar earlier this week, LSEG data showed, and any monetary easing measures would likely put further pressure on the currency and likely trigger capital outflows.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of trigger
Noun
  • In an era of rising inflation and unprecedented monetary stimulus, Bitcoin evangelists see it as a potential hedge against the devaluation of traditional currencies and bet on its recognition as a store of value worldwide.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In the lead-up to the holiday shopping season, sales projections from the National Retail Federation and several consulting firms fell a bit flat after several years of strong growth, buoyed by inflation and pandemic stimulus checks.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • The first stone, Tomlin said, would have borne the name of the deceased, followed by the name of the inscription’s dedicatee (or executor).
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Some are car specialists, some are creative, some are executors.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of executor
Noun
  • Anonymity—be it through media sources or within our justice system—is as central to holding power to account as is a free press.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments.
    STEPHEN McGRATH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of power
Noun
  • Unlike rebates and tax credits for electric cars, applicants don’t have to first buy the e-bike to get the incentive.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • All, though, have the incentive of opening when adult moviegoing interest is at its highest.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentive
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