How to Use refreshing in a Sentence

refreshing

adjective
  • Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
  • It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
  • My swim was very refreshing.
  • And that is like the most refreshing thing and these kids will humble you.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Then this was just so refreshing to see us all as young, successful.
    Essence, 7 Dec. 2022
  • From warm and cozy drinks to bubbly and fizzy to light and refreshing, this list covers it all!
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Pop the eye patches in the fridge for an even extra cooling and refreshing feel.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 Nov. 2022
  • It was also refreshing to be able to kick it with people in a non-game sense and to see people put their guards down.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Few things are as refreshing as a walk in Yamal at six-thirty in the morning.
    Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The drinks menu features summer spritzes, refreshing cocktails, and craft beers.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Working on your look is just as refreshing as turning over a new leaf internally.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The milder bitterness in Aperol comes from gentler herbs, which results in a more refreshing taste.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The texture is also insanely cool and refreshing, akin to Jell-O.
    Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Offset the roast’s richness with a refreshing watercress or arugula salad.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Perhaps even more refreshing is the expedited wait between seasons.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Given the seasonal cultural weakness for ho-ho-hokum, a bit of ho-ho-horror can be refreshing, but a bloody comedy should be breathlessly paced.
    Kyle Smith, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Those shockingly bright looks are in stores and are actually a refreshing shade to consider for a less conventional take on holiday dressing.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The enduring fragrance is refreshing and charismatic, with lemon and mandarin at the top, neroli and warm jasmine in the middle, and a musky base with a pop of cotton candy for an irresistible finish.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Serve chilled or over ice for the most refreshing quaff.
    Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Few things are quite as refreshing as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The palate is light and crisp, with a refreshing finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
  • And what was once a good night’s sleep no longer feels refreshing.
    Erin Prater, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2022
  • And getting to see you in the ad and hearing your voice is very refreshing.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Light, refreshing breezes blow from the north and northwest.
    Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
  • And the fresh air fragrance is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a summer day.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The thundering 808s and pre-chorus hand claps add a refreshing depth to the beat.
    Alex Suskind, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Keeping cool over the next few months could revolve around the blades of a refreshing fan.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 5 June 2024
  • The rosé tastes like rosé, the red tastes like a red blend and the white option, my favorite, does have a light, refreshing fruity taste.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Learn to savor the refreshing taste of cool mint, which gives your journey a unique touch.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • What better way to start spring than with a refreshing drink?
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 1 May 2023

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