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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
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
The night featured drinks with Seventy One gin, ranging from classic gin and tonics to a variety of speciality cocktails on hand.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 11 Feb. 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
Some of the most common beverages served in highball glasses include a single alcohol and a carbonated beverage, think gin and tonic, seven and seven, rum and Coke and similar cocktails.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
The night featured drinks with Seventy One gin, ranging from classic gin and tonics to a variety of speciality cocktails on hand.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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Besides, an afternoon downpour can actually be quite refreshing when the temperatures are high, and offer a break from the humidity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The nostalgic touch was refreshing for Anitta, who has previously been the subject of docuseries.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Less than a week before the season opener, 38 healthy players remain in camp.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The current ideal of a healthy, comfortable coupling has not been essential to the survival of the species.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl until combined.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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Like baking soda, a layer of crushed charcoal at the bottom of your garbage bin can absorb odors.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And that’s a restorative tonic everyone can confidently pull back the curtain on.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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It’s called restorative justice or some other such woke nonsense.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, medicinal plants like licorice have been cultivated under the panels, enhancing soil health and offering additional income streams.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Along the way, learn about the edible, medicinal and cultural uses of native plants.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Set in '90s Los Angeles, Borderline stars Ray Nicholson as Duerson, an obsessive fan of Weaving’s pop star Sofia who breaks into her mansion to stage their wedding.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pop star has openly embraced a much more mature image since becoming an adult.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whether attendees were there to kick up their cowboy boots, celebrate Latin cultures, or dance to melodic beats, there was libation for every occasion.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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And that has a knock-on effect to my favorite libation!—
Richard Howells,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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