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.
• This brings you a refreshing smell of the ocean any time of year.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021
• This is in a way what makes On the Verge feel refreshing.
  — Sheena Scott, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2021
• The hedge fund believes the board has the wrong skill sets and needs refreshing.
  — Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
• Just to talk about success and the Mile in the same breath is refreshing.
  — Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022
• Each bite of this light and refreshing cake has the smooth, sweet snap of lemon.
  — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2022
• That is so much more refreshing for both the staff and the business.
  — George Deeb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
• Serve chilled or over ice for the most refreshing quaff.
  — Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 2 Aug. 2023
• And that is like the most refreshing thing and these kids will humble you.
  — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
• But that should be the end of it, as a refreshing air mass moves in by Tuesday.
  — Greg Porter, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022
• 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
• The palate is light and crisp, with a refreshing finish.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
• Having time off for the first time in a long time was refreshing.
  — Leena Tailor, Variety, 20 Sep. 2021
• And what was once a good night’s sleep no longer feels refreshing.
  — Erin Prater, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2022
• And getting to see you in the ad and hearing your voice is very refreshing.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Oct. 2023
• What to drink: The spiced orange cold brew ($5.75) is tart and refreshing.
  — Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
• Light, refreshing breezes blow from the north and northwest.
  — Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
• Seeing that the world is bigger than the two of you could be very refreshing.
  — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 9 Oct. 2021
• While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
  — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
• It’s refreshing, a YouTuber who baits clicks with the truth.
  — Madison Malone Kircher, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2021
• It’s dry and refreshing, with flavors of licorice and herbs.
  — New York Times, 21 July 2022
• And the fresh air fragrance is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a summer day.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
• The thundering 808s and pre-chorus hand claps add a refreshing depth to the beat.
  — Alex Suskind, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2023
• That's got to be refreshing for Blazers' fans to hear at this point.
  — Mike D. Sykes, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2021
• In an era of instant access, this old-school record store moment felt both refreshing and strategic.
  — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
• With the rapid rise in transfers for college sports, Olagbegi staying on board is refreshing.
  — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
• These glimpses into the woman Noelle has become are refreshing and poignant.
  — Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
• True to the name, the flowers have a refreshing citrus scent.
  — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026