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
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
Our destination was a small fishing village, Mamanguá, where Smyth led a steep, invigorating hike through dense forest that ended atop the region’s highest point, the nearly 1,400-foot Sugarloaf Peak.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
And that was so invigorating, to work with such pros.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The optimism and creativity in London in the macro-climate is impressive and invigorating.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In 1979, Birkin began an affair with the filmmaker Jacques Doillon, who was thirty-five to her thirty-two—an invigorating change from Gainsbourg, eighteen years her senior.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
That said, there are far less invigorating ways to watch a good movie go off the rails than to put yourself in the hand of Schnabel.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Innogear Essential Oil Diffuser This essential oil diffuser instantly fills your bathroom with invigorating scents, such as lavender or eucalyptus, turning every bath and shower into a relaxing experience.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Inhaling the fresh air and exercising my legs feels invigorating.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Aside from its fresh, invigorating scent, the perfume is only $13.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
To see Caleb Williams lean into the rivalry, to see Johnson go full meathead, was invigorating for the local and the NFL, and the league’s fans should be thrilled as well.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
These blends typically feature invigorating notes like eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, cypress, and cardamom to help sharpen focus and wake up the senses.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Social Syndicate co-founder Brendan Huffman views the restaurant as not only a new destination tailored for Coronado locals, but also a catalyst for invigorating the northern part of the island, which hasn’t attracted the kind of attention that the southern end has received.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The Energized scent is an invigorating blend of eucalyptus, mint, and citrus, while the Renew scent has notes of lemongrass, citrus, and musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Our destination was a small fishing village, Mamanguá, where Smyth led a steep, invigorating hike through dense forest that ended atop the region’s highest point, the nearly 1,400-foot Sugarloaf Peak.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
And that was so invigorating, to work with such pros.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The optimism and creativity in London in the macro-climate is impressive and invigorating.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In 1979, Birkin began an affair with the filmmaker Jacques Doillon, who was thirty-five to her thirty-two—an invigorating change from Gainsbourg, eighteen years her senior.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
That said, there are far less invigorating ways to watch a good movie go off the rails than to put yourself in the hand of Schnabel.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Innogear Essential Oil Diffuser This essential oil diffuser instantly fills your bathroom with invigorating scents, such as lavender or eucalyptus, turning every bath and shower into a relaxing experience.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Inhaling the fresh air and exercising my legs feels invigorating.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Aside from its fresh, invigorating scent, the perfume is only $13.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
To see Caleb Williams lean into the rivalry, to see Johnson go full meathead, was invigorating for the local and the NFL, and the league’s fans should be thrilled as well.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
These blends typically feature invigorating notes like eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, cypress, and cardamom to help sharpen focus and wake up the senses.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Social Syndicate co-founder Brendan Huffman views the restaurant as not only a new destination tailored for Coronado locals, but also a catalyst for invigorating the northern part of the island, which hasn’t attracted the kind of attention that the southern end has received.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The Energized scent is an invigorating blend of eucalyptus, mint, and citrus, while the Renew scent has notes of lemongrass, citrus, and musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorating
Adjective
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Romance and friendship here feel equal, refreshing and built on mutual admiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This refreshing drink combines turmeric powder, lemon juice, raw honey (for taste), and coconut or mineral water.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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More than two-thirds believe business investment will be stronger in 2026 than in 2025, likely the result of huge spending on artificial intelligence, but also tax changes stimulating investment.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rats housed in stimulating environments filled with toys, running wheels and social interaction developed larger, more complex brains than rats kept in standard cages.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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