How to Use pick-me-up in a Sentence

pick-me-up

noun

• This lightweight spray is the perfect pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the week.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
• None of this is to say that treats, splurging or pick-me-ups are bad.
  — Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
• That said, the bevs work great as a mid-morning snack or post-run pick-me-up.
  — Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
• Try dopamine fasting or, for a quick pick-me-up, get dopamine dressed.
  — Celia Ford, Vox, 22 May 2024
• Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters The picket line just got a pick-me-up.
  — Ashley Wong, WSJ, 14 July 2023
• Sweeten with a spoon of honey for an all round pick-me-up.
  — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
• Ouai’s Fine Hair Shampoo is the pick-me-up your hair has been missing.
  — Nerisha Penrose, elle.com, 1 June 2023
• On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Need a pick-me-up today?
  — James Brown, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2023
• That cup of coffee's great for a pick-me-up in the morning, but what can caffeine do for skin?
  — Jaylyn Pruitt, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2023
• And for many people, coffee is the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day.
  — USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
• Enjoy them with friends at the schoolyard or by yourself as a mid-day pick-me-up.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
• Use it to wash away your makeup and leave it on to give your skin a hydrating pick-me-up.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 June 2025
• That’s eye-rolling verbiage to the 99% of us looking for a fast, comforting pick-me-up.
  — Sam Alden, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023
• Here are six options, plus a major event to keep in mind for a midweek pick-me-up.
  — Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
• For a midweek pick-me-up, fans can grab a large order of hash browns for free with a $1 purchase.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
• The building will also house the Café at Hotel 1928, a spot to grab a morning pick-me-up or sweet treat.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
• Happy Joe Best for: A quick pick-me-up before a football game or a trip to the bookstore.
  — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
• Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up!
  — Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
• Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up.
  — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
• Meander through the store’s snack and candy aisles for a shopping pick-me-up.
  — Rachel Schlueter, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
• Original price: $45 Want a face wash with a little pick-me-up?
  — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
• While cash and gift cards came out on top, thoughtful pick-me-ups, sweet treats, and self-care goodies also made the list.
  — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
• The result is an adorable, delicious pick-me-up that’s topped with a little treat.
  — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
• Start with a Vietnamese coffee for an instant pick-me-up.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
• Slick Salve delivers a refresh with every swipe—an instant pick-me-up for dry lips.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
• This dry shampoo is long-lasting, smells amazing, and gives just the volumizing pick-me-up my bangs need on days between washes.
  — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
• Your afternoon pick-me-up deserves a charming cup-and-saucer set.
  — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
• Need a mid-week shopping pick-me-up?
  — George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
• Live With Kelly and Mark just got a steamy pick-me-up stronger than a shot of morning espresso.
  — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
• Try kombucha first thing in the morning, mid-morning with a snack, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and see how your body reacts.
  — Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026