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.
I like to mention there is no reason to catch a falling knife until a catalyst presents itself.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
"Everybody was trying to figure out, 'How did DeepSeek do it?'. And it's really… been a very positive catalyst for the Chinese AI ecosystem."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
AI advances provided the catalyst that ignited Palantir’s stock.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
The jobs report for March could also be a macroeconomic catalyst that leads investors to trade Bitcoin due to a lack of anything else.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Franklins reputation served as the catalyst in an exchange, as Smith of South Carolina attempted to discredit his views by observing that “even great men have their senile moments.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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!
