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energizer

American  
[en-er-jahy-zer] / ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪ zər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that energizes.

  2. Pharmacology. antidepressant.


Etymology

Origin of energizer

First recorded in 1740–50; energize + -er 1

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Claire Chase, who has been one of the most influential instigators of the Pauline Oliveros revival, was this year’s Ojai Festival energizer bunny.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

"Today, everybody uses it, from doctors to police, it's a natural energizer," Vasquez said.

From Reuters Nov. 12, 2022

The massive import of Julio as an on-field force and off-field energizer has been hammered home by his absence.

From Seattle Times Sep. 28, 2022

Self saw Martin turn into an energizer at the Big 12 tournament but didn’t know whether that spark would fade.

From Washington Post Apr. 1, 2022

And you had to eat every single dot, energizer, fruit, and ghost possible along the way, without ever losing a single life.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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