as in restorative
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
the cool wind off the ocean is refreshing on such a hot day
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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun
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as in eating
to take a meal
we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing
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Recent Examples of refreshing
Alexandra Owens, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Black accents and dark soapstone surfaces introduce a modern edge to the soft yellow kitchen.
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Calming Kitchen Colors
Give an all-white kitchen a lift with a refreshing blue kitchen island.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Pine Home to natural wonders like the Great Smoky Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest, the South frequently graces our noses with the earthy, refreshing scent of pine.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
During the dry season from May to October, the playful giants crowd around the river in search of a refreshing drink or swim.
—Alexandra Owens, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Black accents and dark soapstone surfaces introduce a modern edge to the soft yellow kitchen.
31 of 31
Calming Kitchen Colors
Give an all-white kitchen a lift with a refreshing blue kitchen island.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Pine Home to natural wonders like the Great Smoky Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest, the South frequently graces our noses with the earthy, refreshing scent of pine.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream $37 $25 AMAZON $28 TARGET The restorative benefits of retinol almost go without saying these days, but what product would Sperling select?—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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For a soothing, restorative dinner post-cocktails, try MaMou.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Wilds lives up to this side of the series, though Capcom seems to be reckoning somewhat with its meat-eating bloodlust.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Iris lumbered over and started eating from the pile under Poppy.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From simple robot-building kits to visually stimulating tablets, children nowadays grow up with technology similar to how their parents or grandparents grew up with simple toys.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Beginning in April, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will showcase the visually stimulating abstract paintings of American conceptual artist Adam Pendleton.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.—
Roberto Baldwin,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
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Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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The police department is advising parents to speak to their children about partaking in social media trends.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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In partaking in the event, Junkanooers broke the practice of racial segregation by rushing into town at night, which disturbed government officials.—
Sasha C. Wells / Made by History,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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This anniversary highlighted how important renewing auction authority with a pipeline of 5G spectrum is for America's innovation leadership and economic competitiveness.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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