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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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The fact that the title race went to the wire this season, and with a new winner after the supremacy of Manchester City in recent years, has been refreshing.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 May 2026
This sweet and savory salsa studded with chunks of fresh pineapple and English cucumber is a refreshing addition to any summer gathering.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
Cucumbers are a summertime favorite in the garden—crisp, refreshing, and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or snacking straight from the vine.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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 28 May. 2026.
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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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