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
Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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Parts of the law were struck down by the Supreme Court, but not before galvanizing a generation of Latino voters and activists.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting thing to happen in the area on Election Day was arguably a series of public safety power shutoffs by PG&E triggered by red flag fire conditions, which affected polling locations including Los Gatos’s Lakeside Elementary School.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Arquette shines as always and his chemistry with Daniella Pick Tarantino in this film is electrifying.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The large crowds at Harris’s rallies, along with the donations that have poured into her campaign, have drawn comparisons to Obama’s electrifying race for the White House in 2008.Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Since effective job search is built around a series of steps and processes, a more inspiring task list would vary from day to day while covering the essentials: Contacting specific people, attending networking sessions, conducting outreach for a determined number of jobs, etc.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024
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The interview concluded on an inspiring note, envisioning a bright future not only for Angham but also for emerging artists who may find her label Sowt Masr a springboard to new horizons in the music industry.Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Early Wednesday, investors were already betting that Trump’s win will also be a win for Musk’s major public holding, Tesla (TSLA), sending shares of his electric vehicle maker up an immediate 13% at the market open, and closing regular trading up nearly 15%.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris generally supports a gradual transition to electric vehicles in the automotive industry that Trump generally opposes.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Galvanizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanizing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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