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Recent Examples of activator
The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement.
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Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activator
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Brolley was the catalyst in scoring the first and third goals for a 5-0 halftime.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The previous two cycles saw TCU sign some of the biggest names in the sports, Hailey Van Lith and Olivia Miles, with both players being catalysts for deep NCAA Tournament runs.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This helped the show reduce its CO2 emissions by 65 percent over the last season by using grid power as well as battery generators (instead of diesel).—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Front Row Fords almost always have speed on this type of track, which played a big part in why all three drivers had a top-10 finish last year in one of Talladega’s two races.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, among others, may all be waiting until next year to pull the trigger on a QB.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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For whatever reason, the man didn’t pull the trigger and the Honda drove away.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Beginning with the stimulus of a cup or two of strong coffee, fifteen-year-old Columbia College sophomore George Templeton Strong started a diary in 1835.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to produce materials that change their mechanical properties and shape in response to external light stimuli.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In others, the executor may take control of the property and pay expenses from estate funds during probate.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Stars’ 71 power-play goals ranked first in the NHL in 2025-26, and Johnston’s 27 were the second-most in a single season since the 2004-05 lockout.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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They're driven very much by power, domination, control.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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There are no performance incentive payments or cost-of-living increase for senior leadership in the current fiscal year, according to a budget overview, and no incentive payments for anyone in the coming fiscal year starting July 1.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to adopt an equity performance incentive, explicitly holding the system accountable for reaching low-income households, renters, and communities of color.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Activator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activator. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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