How to Use pick-me-up in a Sentence
pick-me-up
noun-
This lightweight spray is the perfect pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the week.
— Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024 -
None of this is to say that treats, splurging or pick-me-ups are bad.
— Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024 -
Try dopamine fasting or, for a quick pick-me-up, get dopamine dressed.
— Celia Ford, Vox, 22 May 2024 -
Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters The picket line just got a pick-me-up.
— Ashley Wong, WSJ, 14 July 2023 -
Ouai’s Fine Hair Shampoo is the pick-me-up your hair has been missing.
— Nerisha Penrose, elle.com, 1 June 2023 -
On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Need a pick-me-up today?
— James Brown, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2023 -
That cup of coffee's great for a pick-me-up in the morning, but what can caffeine do for skin?
— Jaylyn Pruitt, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2023 -
And for many people, coffee is the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day.
— USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024 -
Enjoy them with friends at the schoolyard or by yourself as a mid-day pick-me-up.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023 -
That’s eye-rolling verbiage to the 99% of us looking for a fast, comforting pick-me-up.
— Sam Alden, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Here are six options, plus a major event to keep in mind for a midweek pick-me-up.
— Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024 -
For a midweek pick-me-up, fans can grab a large order of hash browns for free with a $1 purchase.
— Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 -
The building will also house the Café at Hotel 1928, a spot to grab a morning pick-me-up or sweet treat.
— Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023 -
The result is an adorable, delicious pick-me-up that’s topped with a little treat.
— Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024 -
Start with a Vietnamese coffee for an instant pick-me-up.
— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024 -
This Mario Badescu Facial Spray is a great pick-me-up for tired, dull skin.
— Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 -
This crossroads is the heart of the historic Five Points area, and that means the first stop is Condor Chocolates for a homemade pick-me-up.
— Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2023 -
The building also houses the Café at Hotel 1928, a spot to grab a morning pick-me-up or sweet treat.
— Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023 -
The Great Skin serum is the perfect little pick-me-up treat for a loved one to discover in their stocking.
— Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2023 -
This simple little white slip is the perfect pick-me-up to bid adieu to all the hard wedding planning work and dance the night away.
— Julie Tong, Vogue, 1 July 2024 -
The Marquette men's basketball team could use a pick-me-up after a stretch that has them at 2-3 in Big East play.
— Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024 -
Neon: The opposite of the golden, this pothos needs less light and is a lovely pick-me-up for getting out of bed in the morning.
— Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023 -
If your bedroom or bathroom needs a pick-me-up, there are plenty of discounts to go around.
— Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023 -
Drinking several cups of coffee each day may do more than give you a pick-me-up.
— Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Sep. 2024 -
The 50-minute concert on a Tuesday is a festive midday pick-me-up for those who work downtown.
— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023 -
Armani White was up next, who made quite the intro by throwing Fruit Snacks to fans as an early-evening pick-me-up.
— Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2023 -
Enjoy it hot or iced any time of the day for a delicious pick-me-up that's sure to keep you energized and focused.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023 -
Yes, a treat here and there can result in a nice little pick-me-up, but don’t mistake it for something lasting.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2023 -
This chilled dish, which calls for fresh lemon juice, celery leaves, and plain Greek yogurt, is a welcome pick-me-up on a scorching hot day.
— Brittany Natale, Redbook, 30 June 2023 -
But there's one area that hasn't had an instant pick-me-up option until now — lashes.
— Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
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