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 Short King Meet The Short King—a refreshing and easygoing cocktail that combines bourbon, Gran Coramino Cristalino, fresh lime juice, and mint syrup.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
As if those perks aren’t refreshing enough, the crème also contains a mint-water essence to soothe the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Bare midriffs and skin peeking out with the two set ensemble, bandeau tops paired with skirts and skirts from knee-length to mid-to-long are refreshing.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
And while some of the concerns that take hold during that period of her life — financial, emotional, professional — are often handled in a surprisingly messy way by the normally precise Jenkins, the choice to focus far beyond the genre-friendly rise of a star is refreshing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
As if those perks aren’t refreshing enough, the crème also contains a mint-water essence to soothe the scalp.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Bare midriffs and skin peeking out with the two set ensemble, bandeau tops paired with skirts and skirts from knee-length to mid-to-long are refreshing.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
And while some of the concerns that take hold during that period of her life — financial, emotional, professional — are often handled in a surprisingly messy way by the normally precise Jenkins, the choice to focus far beyond the genre-friendly rise of a star is refreshing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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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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