as in stimulates
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 invigorates
Aids digestion and assimulation, cures dyspepsia, cures neuralgia and sick headache, invigorates the brain and nervous system.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
With flowers blooming summer through fall in vivid true-blue hues, dwarf morning-glory invigorates sunny planting beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Create a front yard that invigorates all the senses by adding a soothing water feature.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
March 21 – April 19 Lunar energy invigorates your natural drive.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
Johnson, whose impulsively thoughtful way with dialogue is one of the delights of recent cinema, invigorates the movie with her mercurial energy.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
With flowers blooming summer through fall in vivid true-blue hues, dwarf morning-glory invigorates sunny planting beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Create a front yard that invigorates all the senses by adding a soothing water feature.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
March 21 – April 19 Lunar energy invigorates your natural drive.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
Johnson, whose impulsively thoughtful way with dialogue is one of the delights of recent cinema, invigorates the movie with her mercurial energy.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorates
stimulates
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Grounding might include a Ku Nye full-body massage inspired by ancient Tibetan healing traditions that stimulates the meridian system, acupressure, kneading, deep-tissue techniques and a Tibetan head massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Invigorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorates. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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