as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
an invigorated worker returning from a relaxing vacation
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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors
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Recent Examples of invigorated
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The lone exception was Williams, who instead seemed invigorated by what had just occurred.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Lululemon is still a quality product and brand that has somewhat lost its way and needs to be invigorated.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The Pitt invigorated audiences like a big sniff of smelling salts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Mazzulla singled out that Scheierman hustle play and a chasedown steal by White against Jaden Ivey as two moments that invigorated the Garden crowd, which Brown called the liveliest the Celtics have played in front of this season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The Hornets with and without Ball The Hornets (4-11) are struggling, having dropped three straight games and 10 of their last 12 outings following a promising start that invigorated a weary fan base.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
The wines from this trajectory highlight labrusca, a different Vitis species that has invigorated drinkers, particularly in North America.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
There are some parties who aren’t sure CBS News needs to be invigorated.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
But Thailand’s youth were invigorated and their protests, which were ultimately put down by authorities, ignited a progressive political movement that led to unprecedented electoral gains at the ballot box three years later.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The old pals get the jump on the hitmen, and an invigorated Lee later volunteers to help the General in his feud with local liquor magnate Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
This year’s edition gathers global heavyweights — Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Lav Díaz, Kelly Reichardt, Pietro Marcello, Ildikó Enyedi, Christian Petzold, László Nemes and Gianfranco Rosi — alongside an invigorated generation of Spanish filmmakers.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Nowhere was this more evident than in the accessories categories, which felt invigorated and ready to capture the imagination of clients globally.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The lone exception was Williams, who instead seemed invigorated by what had just occurred.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Regarding what keeps their work fresh and invigorated, their lead singer, Bart Millard, said the following to The Tennessean.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The franchise and the fan base have already been invigorated by the December blockbuster addition of Quinn Hughes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Lululemon is still a quality product and brand that has somewhat lost its way and needs to be invigorated.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The Pitt invigorated audiences like a big sniff of smelling salts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Mazzulla singled out that Scheierman hustle play and a chasedown steal by White against Jaden Ivey as two moments that invigorated the Garden crowd, which Brown called the liveliest the Celtics have played in front of this season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
The Hornets with and without Ball The Hornets (4-11) are struggling, having dropped three straight games and 10 of their last 12 outings following a promising start that invigorated a weary fan base.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
The wines from this trajectory highlight labrusca, a different Vitis species that has invigorated drinkers, particularly in North America.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
There are some parties who aren’t sure CBS News needs to be invigorated.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
But Thailand’s youth were invigorated and their protests, which were ultimately put down by authorities, ignited a progressive political movement that led to unprecedented electoral gains at the ballot box three years later.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorated
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Olson eventually found a substance that did not seem to be hallucinogenic but potently stimulated growth in the cortical neurons of rodents.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The president's insistence on the bill, and an energized push from the GOP base, has put pressure on Thune.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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And right now, the danger for Republicans is that the Democratic base is more energized and more unified.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Invigorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorated. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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