galvanize

verb

ˈgal-və-ˌnīz How to pronounce galvanize (audio)
Definition of galvanizenext
as in to excite
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 galvanize And the end of Peak TV and the decline in production jobs have galvanized support for incentives. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Now, amid tight midterm races, Kennedy has campaigned to galvanize the movement’s support. — Ali Swenson, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 The ripple effect may help galvanize craft education at a time when many young artisans are considering exiting the profession altogether, a concerning trend Swali is working to reverse. — CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 The personification of liberal feminism, Gloria Steinem galvanized the movement for equal rights and taught millions of women to advocate for themselves at work and at home. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanize
  1. excite
  2. thrill
  3. electrify
  4. inspire
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  • Recent developments, such as Meta's Muse personal agent app and its latest proprietary foundation model, Muse Wonder, released earlier this week, have begun to excite investors who are optimistic about new AI business opportunities.
    — Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And, continuing their hot streak, Celine and Chanel have buyers excited about next season’s ready-to-wear and accessory sales.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of excite
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  • For me, getting to explore the interior lives of women with a rejection towards society’s pressure to have to uphold some false perfection — that’s really thrilling for me as an artist.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Sinners actress was captured bringing the biggest fan energy in the stands as Allen helped lead Buffalo to a thrilling 37-34 overtime win at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Monday.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • There are other ways to discover rebates and financial incentives to electrify your home by zip code, region, and through state programs.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hicks drove the next pitch to right-center for a 3-0 lead, electrifying the towel-waving, cowbell-ringing crowd of 32,125 fans at Tropicana Field.
    — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • We were inspired from how many great discoveries that went on to revolutionize science and medicine came about from looking around in nature and finding these odd things—PCR [polymerase chain reaction] tests, for example, or CRISPR.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Galvanize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanize. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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