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
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
Passion fruit is known in perfume for its dynamic tropical, invigorating element.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 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
Inside my body the sense of decision feels invigorating and exuberant.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Career conversations ask for calm leadership as the vibrant Sun embraces clever Mercury in your 10th House of Respect, invigorating you with ambitious potential.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The fresh cucumber, juicy citrus slices, and fragrant herbs make a bright, invigorating drink that's extra fun, thanks to a floater of sparkling wine.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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
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
Passion fruit is known in perfume for its dynamic tropical, invigorating element.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 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
Inside my body the sense of decision feels invigorating and exuberant.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Career conversations ask for calm leadership as the vibrant Sun embraces clever Mercury in your 10th House of Respect, invigorating you with ambitious potential.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The fresh cucumber, juicy citrus slices, and fragrant herbs make a bright, invigorating drink that's extra fun, thanks to a floater of sparkling wine.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorating
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The mint julep is simple, refreshing, and perfect for bourbon cocktail lovers.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alcalde explains that red light at 650nm works closer to the surface, stimulating collagen production and supporting skin repair; over time, this translates to improvements in firmness, tone, and radiance.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Activities like using a computer to solve a puzzle were considered intellectually stimulating.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Invigorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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