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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Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Which makes the restraint of a performer like Billy Crystal feel kind of refreshing.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
The refreshing peppermint not only smells incredible but also soothes tired, dry feet, while aloe leaf juice and gentle exfoliating salicylic acid work together to deeply hydrate and soften even the roughest spots.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
After years of crunching TV ratings and viewing the marketplace largely through the lens of age and gender demographic categories, the holistic view of what makes consumers tick is refreshing for the Maverix trio.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Oct. 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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