How to Use stimulating in a Sentence

stimulating

adjective
  • This is a stimulating day full of new faces, new places and new ideas!
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2024
  • To me, this is one of the most stimulating hunt seasons of the year.
    Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The right shade can make a kitchen feel brighter, cozier, and more stimulating.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
  • In that sense, playing in places other than Japan is very stimulating.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
  • It’s meant to be a very fun, living narrative that’s very stimulating.
    James Manso, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Even on thick hair, this brush was able to reach through to the scalp and provide a relaxing and stimulating massage.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
  • The on-field action wasn’t a whole lot more stimulating than the rainfall that parenthesized it.
    Mitchell Forde, oregonlive, 5 July 2023
  • Black and white—along with primary colors such as red, yellow, and blue—are much more stimulating.
    Emily Cook, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Bright overhead lighting is too stimulating and should be avoided.
    Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Along with placing a night light further from the bed, sleepers should avoid using blue or white lights, which are more stimulating.
    Anna Halkidis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2023
  • Those who have played the most minutes need to be allowed to rest and those who have had less game time are being given more stimulating work.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025
  • Read on for what this stimulating conjunction means for your zodiac sign.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This was the best of both creative stimulating worlds, essentially doing a play on screen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In contrast, light in the evening – including the light emitted by screens – is highly stimulating to the brain.
    Horacio De La Iglesia, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Although a stimulating step, the pain is temporary and lasts only a few minutes.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
  • For those not as self-motivated as my friend Buz, there are many stimulating courses to take and to teach all over town.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
  • This means that the stimulating effects of coffee increase the rate at which the kidneys filter the blood and fill up the bladder.
    Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
  • The smooth silicone base stretches a bit for those with girth and provides stimulating vibration even when used alone.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
  • Dry brushing can be a relaxing yet stimulating indulgence that leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.
    Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
  • Love is fun, witty and mentally stimulating now.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
  • These days, users expect to see visually stimulating content, and shop with their eyes rather than read detailed content.
    Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • So if the breath bores the crap out of you, an auditory or visual anchor might be more stimulating or enjoyable.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Rosemary is a stimulating herb that improves blood circulation to the scalp.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Before dozing off, dim the light and avoid entertainment that’s too stimulating, as well as the blue light that emits from smart devices.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022
  • This temperature-play-friendly toy can also be used for a stimulating massage on any and all of your erogenous zones.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Nov. 2023
  • While the outdoor can be a stimulating place for our felines, the dangers of letting them out outweigh the benefits.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Getting together with old friends and acquaintances can be very stimulating and fun and even inspiring to me.
    NBC News, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Despite the name, kava tea contains no actual tea leaves and doesn’t have the stimulating effect of caffeine.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The endorphins, the adrenaline — the joy of it — as well as the new challenges that stress the mind in a good way would be very mentally stimulating.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
  • So, go ahead and grab your favorite coffee mug, make breakfast, and dig into these inspiring morning quotes for a stimulating way to start your day.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2023

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