refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 
: serving to refresh
especially
: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness
a refreshing change of pace
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Examples of refreshing in a Sentence
Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
a refreshing glass of cold water
My swim was very refreshing.
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The finish is long and refreshing, with lingering tart cherry and a hint of spice.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
North Carolina offers incredible, vibrant foliage and a crisp, refreshing breeze that can not only lift your mood, but can also help bring back positive memories of autumn.
—Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The inland Tri-Valley area is about to get a refreshing sea breeze with Alora, an upscale coastal-Mediterranean restaurant whose owners have Michelin cred.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
The chicken sandwich chain will bring back the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich, and two refreshing Key Lime seasonal beverages at participating locations, the company announced Monday.
—Gabe Hauari, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
North Carolina offers incredible, vibrant foliage and a crisp, refreshing breeze that can not only lift your mood, but can also help bring back positive memories of autumn.
—Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The inland Tri-Valley area is about to get a refreshing sea breeze with Alora, an upscale coastal-Mediterranean restaurant whose owners have Michelin cred.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
The chicken sandwich chain will bring back the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich, and two refreshing Key Lime seasonal beverages at participating locations, the company announced Monday.
—Gabe Hauari, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfresh-iŋ
: serving to refresh
especially
: pleasing because of freshness or newness
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