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
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
When teams of students are deployed to address real-world problems in partnership with employers, the classroom is expanded and invigorated, with benefits to students, faculty, the college, and the employer.
—Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 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
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
When teams of students are deployed to address real-world problems in partnership with employers, the classroom is expanded and invigorated, with benefits to students, faculty, the college, and the employer.
—Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorated
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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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These channels are tuned to trigger a voltage spike and tell the trap to close only if stimulated multiple times in rapid succession.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many contests maintain that the frogs can be stimulated humanely to jump, such as someone blowing on them or clapping their hands behind them.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Learning about these highly energized neutrinos could lead to discoveries about where in the universe they might have been created, such as black holes and neutron star collisions — the latter of which are the most powerful classes of explosions in the cosmos.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their message cut through the energized crowd that cheered louder and louder with each jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 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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