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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
George Skelton, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
My main character, my Warlock, has been unable to brew tonics since essentially week one of this season, almost eight weeks ago now.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
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Related Articles Bouie: Who wants to buy the miracle tonic of mass deportation?
—George Skelton, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
My main character, my Warlock, has been unable to brew tonics since essentially week one of this season, almost eight weeks ago now.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some of the past delights have featured a refreshing raspberry beer paired with a lemon dessert or a chocolate stout pint with a crumbly peanut butter cookie.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The icy root beer exterior is refreshing and robust, brilliantly blending with the creamy vanilla ice cream inside.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the United States and around the world, the nonprofit works to ensure children grow up healthy, educated, and safe.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wellbeing In The World Of Hybrid Working As remote and hybrid work becomes the norm, keeping employees fit, happy, and healthy requires new thinking.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Instead, try a mixture of baking soda and vinegar followed by hot water.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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The same cap shortening has happened in soda and water The plastic lids for plastic soda pop and water bottles got smaller first.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Stevenson can also boast about how her brainchild has produced generations of students heading into careers in law and social work who are imbued with the program’s restorative spirit.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Shop restorative skincare from Prakti and Glow Recipe, makeup from Merit Beauty, and more of our top picks before prices return to normal.Nicola Fumo, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Unlike traditional lavender scents that can feel sharp or medicinal, this one is seamlessly integrated, adding an airy, sophisticated dimension.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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It was born in Italy as a way of creating infusions that were intended to be medicinal and good for you.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The 34-year-old pop star closed out her history-making Eras Tour in Vancouver on Sunday, December 8, concluding her two-year run around the world.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The $100,000 monetary donation to the University of Houston Law Center's Criminal Justice Clinic from the pop star's BeyGood Foundation was announced in a press release by the university Wednesday.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Watergate Hotel Experience a unique dining atmosphere at the Watergate Hotel’s cozy, private igloos with seasonal libations like ornament cocktails and specialty bites like fondue and poutine.Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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And don’t forget a non-alcoholic option that’s easy to reach for if any guests would prefer those types of libations.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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