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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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
Known for her deeply romantic yet refreshing take on femininity, Fang is a graduate from Central Saint Martins and was shortlisted for the 2019 edition of the LVMH Prize.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
To finish, the Lotus Milk Punch was creamy, slightly tropical and refreshing, the kind of drink that goes down easy and pairs well with just about everything.
—Evan Moore
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshing. Accessed 18 Nov. 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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