refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 
: serving to refresh
especially
: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness
a refreshing change of pace
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cameron added that their journey was a refreshing juxtaposition to other contestants who have campaigned for social media fame.
—
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
That expenditure is focused on refreshing stores, improving operational efficiencies, and potentially opening new stores, something the chain has done just once in the past eight years.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
McCarthy and editor Brian Philip Davis deploy high-voltage moments with expert timing, using the dark to their favor in refreshing fashion.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Bursting with the juiciness of ripe strawberries, the fragrance exudes an irresistible allure that is both refreshing and comforting.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
That there is no cynical distance between them and their characters is in itself refreshing to see.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
And that’s a refreshing change from recent seasons.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Southern Living Community Tips There are as many variations on Ranch Water as there are fans of the refreshing, easy cocktail.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
The city’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant, Seroja, sources many ingredients from the island and neighboring Malaysia and uses vegetable trimmings to create nonalcoholic drinks, such as a refreshing cocktail of watercress, sansho pepper, and water chestnut.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
That expenditure is focused on refreshing stores, improving operational efficiencies, and potentially opening new stores, something the chain has done just once in the past eight years.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
McCarthy and editor Brian Philip Davis deploy high-voltage moments with expert timing, using the dark to their favor in refreshing fashion.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Bursting with the juiciness of ripe strawberries, the fragrance exudes an irresistible allure that is both refreshing and comforting.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
That there is no cynical distance between them and their characters is in itself refreshing to see.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
And that’s a refreshing change from recent seasons.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Southern Living Community Tips There are as many variations on Ranch Water as there are fans of the refreshing, easy cocktail.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
The city’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant, Seroja, sources many ingredients from the island and neighboring Malaysia and uses vegetable trimmings to create nonalcoholic drinks, such as a refreshing cocktail of watercress, sansho pepper, and water chestnut.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'refreshing.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near refreshing
Cite this Entry
“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfresh-iŋ
: serving to refresh
especially
: pleasing because of freshness or newness
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share