: something that stimulates or restores : tonic, bracer
my usual morning pick-me-up
Examples of pick-me-up in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebShould afternoon tea be more your thing, the Janu Lounge and Garden Terrace, just past the fifth-floor reception, is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024 Taste testers of the pickle-y pick-me-up left reviews that agree that the slight sourness of the pickle and vinegar complements the sweetness of the white wine and sugar.—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2024 The vast majority of Sonny Angel customers use the doll as a novel pick-me-up.—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024 Here's when and where STK Steakhouse STK Steakhouse is offering specialty cocktails for $10.40 all day on April 15 for anyone who needs a pick-me-up after filing taxes.—Gabe Hauari, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024 Serve it for a brunch gathering on a Sunday or for a midweek breakfast when your family could use a little pick-me-up.—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 And for many people, coffee is the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day.—USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024 Yamamoto also received a pick-me-up from someone in the organization.—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024 Here are six options, plus a major event to keep in mind for a midweek pick-me-up.—Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
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