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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
breathe in clear tonic mountain air never underestimate the tonic power of humor on a sick person
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the tonic air of the mountains is just what you need after being cooped up in the city for so long
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Recent Examples of tonic
Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Jay Harris, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Noun
His goal provided Tottenham with a tonic to, temporarily, cure their blues.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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The finish is crisp and clean with refreshing acidity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Plus, its signature citrus and sandalwood fragrance transforms wash day into a refreshing, luxurious experience.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, being taller and more muscular comes with greater evolutionary costs, as a male must eat a lot and also be physically healthy both during childhood and as an adult to achieve and maintain such traits.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The spears are low-calorie and healthy, containing 27 calories per cup when raw, plus fiber, folate, and vitamins K, C, and A. Asparagus is high in antioxidants.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hartford Healthcare advised that Red Dye No. 3 also appears in some sodas and juices.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Examples include Melbourne’s Fishbowl, which is making sodas sold only in New York available at the AO.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After that restorative win at Wimbledon, Badosa won her next tournament: the Washington Open.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The hotel has unveiled their Heavenly Tent Sauna, an ideal restorative experience to kick off the new year.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Breadfruit has been proven to have medicinal qualities (possibly addressing aspects of colon cancer and treating blood pressure), and a tea made with its leaves is said to induce sleep.—
Elaine Savory,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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These industry standards are applied to medicinal products seeking to be imported into the European Union, ensuring pharmaceutical-grade quality.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Now the pop star’s former digs have resurfaced on the market, asking a smidge under $6 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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The show was neither based on a classic film nor was a traditional jukebox musical built around the songs of a famous pop star or band.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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For a new league, things felt normal — in a good way.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With its stone bar, lush greenery and oceanic libations, the space aims to whisk guests away to an oceanfront vacation.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 Dec. 2024
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Open 5pm-midnight, Tuesday-Sunday Lake Effect: The downtown establishment's menu contains an impressive list of non-alcoholic libations, from mocktails and fruit juices to bottled drinks and spirits.—
Kim Bojórquez,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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