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adjective

Definition of galvanizingnext
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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galvanizing

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verb

present participle of galvanize
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
Adjective
The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center. — R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Rosters are dwindling, ratios are inflating and league standings are galvanizing, but there’s zero rest for the weary. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026 For a time, organizers and others thought America 250 might be that galvanizing, flag-waving force. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanizing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing
  1. breathtaking
  2. thrilling
  3. exciting
  4. electrifying
  5. interesting
  6. inspiring
  7. intriguing
  8. electric
Adjective
  • Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The administration is racing to get a handle on an almost entirely unregulated industry – one that’s advancing at breathtaking speed.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Verb
  • The invitation-only regatta, which takes place off the coast of Sardinia every two years, brings Nautor Swan owners from three continents together for a week of thrilling racing.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Or 19-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye, who was once very recently a striker and saved a penalty against Morocco in her side’s thrilling scoreless draw to conclude their group stage.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Verb
  • And Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom loomed as a potentially electrifying acquisition.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This electrifying comeback proved Rush's enduring power and ability to captivate audiences, even in a new configuration.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • Ours can start as one page of a contract, on the least interesting sheet in the agreement, the one nobody reads aloud.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Do not scatter your energy across every interesting possibility.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Stop asking whether your company's values sound inspiring and start asking whether those values remove options.
    — Brandon Shannon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing more inspiring — and dangerous — than the prodigal son hired to fix his old team.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiring
Adjective
  • Equally, a disappointing first quarter can create an intriguing price if the problem is temporary, fixable, and already discounted.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Webflow's most intriguing hook is its set of CMS tools, which gives you a system to efficiently manage content.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • But there is no current US market segment along the lines of electric pickup smaller than a regular truck but still with room for a family of four.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The electric vehicle startup this week debuted its new East Coast headquarters off the Beltline to media outlets, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of electric

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