How to Use refreshing in a Sentence
refreshing
adjective- Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
- It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
- My swim was very refreshing.
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My thumb is sore from all the scrolling and refreshing.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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This brings you a refreshing smell of the ocean any time of year.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021
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And what was once a good night’s sleep no longer feels refreshing.
—Erin Prater, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2022
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And so that’s been refreshing for sure.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Hot days call for refreshing sips.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
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Top with cilantro and lime wedges for a refreshing edge to these boozy beans.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
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Read on to find out five home decor items to skip when refreshing your home.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
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Each bite of this light and refreshing cake has the smooth, sweet snap of lemon.
—Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2022
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For die-hard fans, this isn’t the time to sit at home refreshing scores on your phone.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Having time off for the first time in a long time was refreshing.
—Leena Tailor, Variety, 20 Sep. 2021
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Orange juice is a refreshing way to start the day.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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That is so much more refreshing for both the staff and the business.
—George Deeb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
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Yet, at no point are you hit over the head with any of this, and that feels refreshing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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What better way to start spring than with a refreshing drink?
—Leada Gore | [email protected], al, 1 May 2023
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The citrus from the lemon and mint makes the drink refreshing on its own.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
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And that is like the most refreshing thing and these kids will humble you.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
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Dill, feta and lemon juice perk up this fast and refreshing dish.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
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Few things are quite as refreshing as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2023
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The dressing is a creamy ranch with a bit of lime zest for a refreshing kick.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
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Doing good feels as refreshing as a clean home.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
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Pour in a small bowl or serve as refreshing shooters.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
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Plus, the nuts work well with a cold beer or a refreshing mocktail.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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The hedge fund believes the board has the wrong skill sets and needs refreshing.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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That note of refreshing candor got a big laugh from the sports-biz set.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
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Whole berries bob in a big bowl of this refreshing punch that's made to party.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
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Topped with tortilla crisps, this taco is refreshing and has a nice crunch.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
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Once frozen, take a couple of them out at a time for a sweet, refreshing snack.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
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