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invigoration

noun

Definition of invigorationnext
as in stimulation

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Recent Examples of invigoration Notes of ripe, fresh mangoes, fragrant mandarins, and blood oranges, and undertones of lemon leaf spark energy and invigoration. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026 For now, extra invigoration comes from being pummeled by a dozen jets in the free hydrotherapy pool. — Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigoration
  1. stimulation
  2. stimulus
  3. excitement
  4. thrill
  5. stimulant
Noun
  • Potential applications include neural stimulation and drug delivery, although the technology remains at the research stage.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is also tested during the surgery by sending stimulation to part of her brain.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulation
Noun
  • The goal is to spread out the incoming traffic and economic stimulus beyond the major hubs and peak tourist seasons of July and August.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Another compartment for the negative stimuli, such as the spray or shock.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Wells said excitement around Meta's new AI releases , including the Muse personal agent app, gives the social media giant a story to tell during the Meta Connect conference.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The useful question is whether the choice still feels worthwhile once the excitement fades.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • These are primal thrills most viewers can get behind, and having to slow down to explain the morality behind them makes for languid viewing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But even as she and Tabitha are drawn into such dalliances and then bruised by them, the movie is less interested in passing judgment than in conjuring the freshman thrill of being young, curious and unguarded.
    — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrill
Noun
  • Researchers have found evidence that ancient humans chewed on betel nuts, a stimulant still widely used today.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Energy drinks are not designed to treat dehydration and often contain sugar and stimulants that may worsen symptoms.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulant

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“Invigoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigoration. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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