catalyst
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Also, Thailand’s Power Development Plan is expected to be a key medium-term catalyst for the independent power producer, thanks to rising power demand from electric vehicles and data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
For them, the alleged exam paper leaks had become less the movement's only cause than the catalyst for broader frustrations over jobs, opportunity, transparency and accountability.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"If you can trick gold into dissociating oxygen, it can actually become a very effective catalyst for certain reactions," Montemore said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Her first son, she said, became “a catalyst for painting.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
It sounds unbelievable to me that one person can be a catalyst for such a change.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
![]()
It could also help scientists develop more effective gold based catalysts for industrial manufacturing and clean energy technologies.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
For Sinner, they became catalysts for greater heights.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Hong Leong downgrades the Malaysian banking sector’s rating to neutral from overweight given the absence of immediate near-term catalysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Semiconductors are going through a “transitory period marked by volatility,” Susanto told MarketWatch, adding that catalysts like upward earnings revisions will likely not occur in the near term.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week in Words: March 3 – 9, 2018
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Chemistry - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!