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
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The Chanel dinner brings fashion, film and art together in an invigorating way.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Ahead, explore 20 green nail ideas for spring that feel fresh and invigorating.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Those lyrics capture wheat bran at its best — earthy, sweet, invigorating — but even the shimmer of that tune can’t lighten bran’s heavy image.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Spring weather on the Front Range can be invigorating, but for Paton and Payton, April beauty is identifying a mid-round pick who becomes an impact player.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Moonmilk starts invigorating, but ends cozy, grounded, and sustained.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Mars forms a flowing trine with Jupiter, invigorating your 8th House of Intimacy and your 12th House of Secrets.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Just the act of piling wetsuits and surfboards next to skis and boots was invigorating.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
What ensued was one of the more unlikely and invigorating deals to have been triggered in Park City in recent years.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
According to a Chef Rotanak Ros The Cambodian celeb chef known as Chef Nak shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in the cradle of Khmer cuisine.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The Chanel dinner brings fashion, film and art together in an invigorating way.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Ahead, explore 20 green nail ideas for spring that feel fresh and invigorating.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
And the band will perform that album’s inspiring and invigorating songs the way they’re meant to be heard, live and in person, on the Congo Square Stage on May 1st.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Those lyrics capture wheat bran at its best — earthy, sweet, invigorating — but even the shimmer of that tune can’t lighten bran’s heavy image.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Spring weather on the Front Range can be invigorating, but for Paton and Payton, April beauty is identifying a mid-round pick who becomes an impact player.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Moonmilk starts invigorating, but ends cozy, grounded, and sustained.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Mars forms a flowing trine with Jupiter, invigorating your 8th House of Intimacy and your 12th House of Secrets.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Just the act of piling wetsuits and surfboards next to skis and boots was invigorating.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
What ensued was one of the more unlikely and invigorating deals to have been triggered in Park City in recent years.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorating
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Nobody minded — in an era of chatty rock stars, there was something refreshing about that.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet, at no point are you hit over the head with any of this, and that feels refreshing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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In mice, researchers have already been stimulating mice with ultrasound.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Invigorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorating. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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