as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
an invigorating breeze made our afternoon sail all the more enjoyable
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as in stimulating
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 invigorating
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Distilling the essence of a 300-page book into a few pithy phrases is an invigorating activity for creative writing students of all ages.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
In the last few years the tide has really changed and there’s a legitimate narrative feature film and television community that has sprung up in a really robust and invigorating way.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
There are motivating factors at play that make DiGregorio and Haugsjaa continue this treacherous and invigorating pursuit.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In the spa’s 18-foot healing tent, singing bowls and gongs create a meditative soundscape during a sound-healing session or an invigorating ice bath.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
With Venus hyping up Mars in your invigorating 10th house, there’s no doubt that eyes are on you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
With surprises aplenty — and a final scene that ranks among Broadway’s most invigorating send-offs of the 21st century — John Proctor is the Villain cast a spell that resonates months after its too-early September 7 closing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Whether Goldstein is tracking down the victims of a bank robbery from more than 30 years ago or figuring out why a homecoming queen lost her title at the last minute, Heavyweight is both pleasantly familiar and invigorating; the two-year period away has only reaffirmed it as a standout listen.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Book the Pampering Ritual, an invigorating body scrub and wrap that utilises Ceylon coconut, honey, tea, and coffee.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s invigorating spectacle was filled with cultural references, a wedding, and handing one of his new Grammys to a little boy.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Or perhaps an invigorating stroll around the neighborhood is in order.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Of all the nominees, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS is the most ambitious conceptually and stylistically, a moving and invigorating tribute to Puerto Rico that fuses Bad Bunny's trademark reggaeton with traditional sounds from his homeland, including plena, salsa, and jíbaro.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
There’s something undeniably invigorating about traveling.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Aside from its fresh, invigorating scent, the perfume is only $13.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
But it’s presented here with invigorating flourishes that encircle the story within specific moments in time, while also granting it a stirring dramatic transcendence.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Distilling the essence of a 300-page book into a few pithy phrases is an invigorating activity for creative writing students of all ages.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
In the last few years the tide has really changed and there’s a legitimate narrative feature film and television community that has sprung up in a really robust and invigorating way.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
There are motivating factors at play that make DiGregorio and Haugsjaa continue this treacherous and invigorating pursuit.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In the spa’s 18-foot healing tent, singing bowls and gongs create a meditative soundscape during a sound-healing session or an invigorating ice bath.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
With Venus hyping up Mars in your invigorating 10th house, there’s no doubt that eyes are on you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
With surprises aplenty — and a final scene that ranks among Broadway’s most invigorating send-offs of the 21st century — John Proctor is the Villain cast a spell that resonates months after its too-early September 7 closing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Whether Goldstein is tracking down the victims of a bank robbery from more than 30 years ago or figuring out why a homecoming queen lost her title at the last minute, Heavyweight is both pleasantly familiar and invigorating; the two-year period away has only reaffirmed it as a standout listen.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
An invigorating Solar Eclipse opens your 9th House of Travel and Learning, encouraging you to refresh your beliefs through experiences that stretch your mind.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Book the Pampering Ritual, an invigorating body scrub and wrap that utilises Ceylon coconut, honey, tea, and coffee.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s invigorating spectacle was filled with cultural references, a wedding, and handing one of his new Grammys to a little boy.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Or perhaps an invigorating stroll around the neighborhood is in order.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Of all the nominees, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS is the most ambitious conceptually and stylistically, a moving and invigorating tribute to Puerto Rico that fuses Bad Bunny's trademark reggaeton with traditional sounds from his homeland, including plena, salsa, and jíbaro.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
There’s something undeniably invigorating about traveling.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Aside from its fresh, invigorating scent, the perfume is only $13.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorating
Adjective
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There’s a refreshing lack of antler decor, and instead photography and coffee table books pay homage to the American West.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The agua fresca was more cloying than refreshing.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your 3rd House of Communication receives a stimulating Solar Eclipse, creating a fresh channel for neighborhood ties and the everyday conversations that keep life moving.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Dandelion tea helps digestion and gut health by protecting liver health, stimulating bile production, and supporting a healthy microbiome (community of microbes in the gut).—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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