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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
breathe in clear tonic mountain air never underestimate the tonic power of humor on a sick person
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the tonic air of the mountains is just what you need after being cooped up in the city for so long
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Recent Examples of tonic
Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In a major tonic, the welcome funding news was announced during the ICC’s quarterly meetings in Zimbabwe.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Noun
Hair Growth Tonic Once the scalp was detoxified, and nourished, it was primmed for maximum absorption of active ingredients from the hair growth tonic.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In a major tonic, the welcome funding news was announced during the ICC’s quarterly meetings in Zimbabwe.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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But the wind speed itself is refreshing even at that level.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Job Search Evolution In a market plagued by ghost jobs and opaque hiring processes, platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer a refreshing—and increasingly essential—job search alternative.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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West Virginia is taking soda out of food stamp programs and outlawing chemical dyes.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Are there any natural alternatives to commercial cleaning products for glass shower doors? Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice are all great natural options.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The following are the best cities in Europe for travelers specifically looking for a properly restorative and restful trip abroad: 1.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Women also tend to have deeper, more restorative sleep than men, but this tends to decrease with age, especially after menopause.6 After age 55, women report more sleepiness than men.7 Sleep Disorders Women are generally more likely to experience sleep disorders than men.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The concept of the julep traces its origins back to ancient Persia, where rose petals were added to water for medicinal purposes.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In previous decades, gaur were hunted not only for their meat but also for their horns and medicinal products, according to the World Land Trust.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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After the game, Trump mocked pop star Taylor Swift, who is dating Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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There is also a good smattering of creations from Louis Vuitton, which is the show’s lead sponsor and where Virgil Abloh served as creative director of men’s collections and was succeeded by Pharrell Williams.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Under the direction of van Beek, the team leans into molecular mixology to craft technically precise libations that showcase regional ingredients in innovative ways.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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