refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 
: serving to refresh
especially
: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness
a refreshing change of pace
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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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Instead, opt for a no-cook meal that is filling and refreshing, like shrimp ceviche.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Listening to her sixth solo album is as effortless and refreshing as wading in a river on a scorching summer's day, with the Alabama native deploying her dreamy drawl and warbling falsetto like a songbird at dawn.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 14 July 2024
Limes Limes are a refreshing and tasty addition to beverages like water, dips like guacamole, salad dressings, and marinades.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
This best-selling Cremo Vintage Cologne Spray from the Reserve Collection boasts a unique blend of rich and refreshing fragrances for your gifting list.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Listening to her sixth solo album is as effortless and refreshing as wading in a river on a scorching summer's day, with the Alabama native deploying her dreamy drawl and warbling falsetto like a songbird at dawn.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 14 July 2024
Limes Limes are a refreshing and tasty addition to beverages like water, dips like guacamole, salad dressings, and marinades.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
This best-selling Cremo Vintage Cologne Spray from the Reserve Collection boasts a unique blend of rich and refreshing fragrances for your gifting list.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
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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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