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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /
NOUN
something which incites activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impetus incentive motivation stimulant
STRONG
adjuvant agitator enzyme goad impulse incendiary incitation incitement reactant reactionary spur synergist
WEAK
radical stimulus spark plug wave maker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block hindrance
WEAK
blockage preventer prevention

Example Sentences

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Some analysts think this is finally the year that Apple will unveil a foldable iPhone — and the impending launch has been hailed as a potential catalyst for the stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

For cryptos, there’s another catalyst that could be pushing prices higher—Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Marl-Brock had been telling others and that was "the catalyst" for what happened later.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Shareholders have been hoping for some kind of catalyst.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He was rarely the catalyst for their activities, and he was proud.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner