refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 
: serving to refresh
especially
: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness
a refreshing change of pace
Examples of refreshing in a Sentence
Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
a refreshing glass of cold water
My swim was very refreshing.
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The hedge fund believes the board has the wrong skill sets and needs refreshing.
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Start the refreshing process by cutting 1 inch off your sunflowers’ stems and washing away residue on the ends with running water.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
No beach day is complete without refreshing drinks and snacks.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The hedge fund believes the board has the wrong skill sets and needs refreshing.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Start the refreshing process by cutting 1 inch off your sunflowers’ stems and washing away residue on the ends with running water.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for refreshing
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfresh-iŋ
: serving to refresh
especially
: pleasing because of freshness or newness
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