as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
a vitalizing steam bath
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a hearty lunch and a long nap afterwards vitalized him again
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Adjective
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Other favorites were the spicy, savory and crunchy Shiseido peppers, nicely balance with a refreshing melon salad.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025 -
Looking for a refreshing make-ahead side for your next cookout?—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune Asia,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Not just more hours in bed, but truly restorative rest.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Replacing even one automatic scroll with a restorative activity like reading, reflecting or quiet thinking can reset mental patterns, lower cognitive fatigue and build stronger focus for the demands of the final quarter.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Vitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitalizing. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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