as in fuels
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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Recent Examples of catalysts
Mizuho analysts echoed a similar sentiment last week, referencing an aging population of American seniors with older homes who are expected to be catalysts in the category of home improvement spending down the line.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
And there are few catalysts on the horizon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
These ultra-thin layers of material are used in everything from electronics to sensors to catalysts.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
Marvell Technology Arya also sees a slew of positive catalysts for Marvell.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
This new process is not only interesting but could also open the door to cheap, fast, and flexible manufacturing for things like flexible electronics, catalysts for fuel cells, wearable sensors, or energy storage devices.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
With few near-term catalysts and shares at a key technical level that often signals losses, market watchers are warning of more disappointment ahead.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Elements from pop culture and various events serve as catalysts for innovation, either introducing new themes or amplifying existing ones.
—Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Hong Kong and Mainland China saw another day of profit-taking due to a lack of catalysts, though Indonesia also had a rough night.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
And there are few catalysts on the horizon.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
These ultra-thin layers of material are used in everything from electronics to sensors to catalysts.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
Marvell Technology Arya also sees a slew of positive catalysts for Marvell.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
This new process is not only interesting but could also open the door to cheap, fast, and flexible manufacturing for things like flexible electronics, catalysts for fuel cells, wearable sensors, or energy storage devices.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
With few near-term catalysts and shares at a key technical level that often signals losses, market watchers are warning of more disappointment ahead.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Elements from pop culture and various events serve as catalysts for innovation, either introducing new themes or amplifying existing ones.
—Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Hong Kong and Mainland China saw another day of profit-taking due to a lack of catalysts, though Indonesia also had a rough night.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalysts
Noun
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Discovery rights, though, feel distinctly absurd amongst all of these mechanisms.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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This approach might include anonymous feedback mechanisms for sensitive concerns, scheduled listening sessions, the creation of employee advocacy groups, or simply creating unstructured time for conversation during team meetings.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About $600,000 will go toward the incentives.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The financial incentives can quell those concerns.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Highway Operations Center will be keeping an eye on Connecticut roads and look out for disabled vehicles and any crashes, Morgan said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Four diesel generators that had rumbled day and night were stilled.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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For instance, earlier this month, engineering firm Larsen & Toubro delivered the steam generators that are expected to be installed at the Kaiga Atomic Power Station in the southern state of Karnataka ahead of schedule.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Catalysts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalysts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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