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adjective

ri-ˈfre-shiŋ How to pronounce refreshing (audio)
Definition of refreshingnext
as in restorative
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind the cool wind off the ocean is refreshing on such a hot day

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refreshing

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verb

present participle of refresh
1
as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun

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2
as in eating
to take a meal we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing

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Recent Examples of refreshing
Adjective
The refreshing strawberry, red bell pepper and basil lemonade is a fan favorite, Herbert said. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 According to the staff and recurring guests, this era is cutting edge, and the Omni Homestead is facing a, totally, revitalizing and refreshing energy rebirth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
After a long, hot summer, refreshing your beds can set them up for success in the long run. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026 If refreshing your wardrobe ahead of a new season rightfully includes a purse update, head to Kate Spade Outlet, which just dropped double discounts on must-have crossbody, shoulder, and tote bags just in time for fall. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refreshing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
  1. restorative
  2. restoring
  3. eating
  4. stimulating
  5. reviving
  6. dining
  7. rejuvenating
  8. recreating
Adjective
  • Far away from the ceaseless whirring of small aircraft transporting tourists on aerial tours of the falls, this stillness, punctuated only by birdsong, feels beautifully restorative.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • By evening, Mars trines Neptune in your private 12th House, making quiet especially restorative.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of restorative
Verb
  • Elections and institutions Rubio said Venezuela had endured 20 to 25 years of profound trauma affecting every level of society and argued that restoring democracy would require more than organizing a presidential election.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If the model proves successful, Beximco plans to reopen the other 15 closed units in phases, potentially restoring jobs for more than 30,000 workers laid off when the factories closed, officials estimate.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of eating
Adjective
  • Those who understand quickly move forward, while those who need more time, a different explanation or a less stimulating environment can easily fall behind.
    — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • The latter returned attention to Burberry’s British identity, reworking the trench coat and check and reviving the Equestrian Knight Design.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Facing difficult midterm elections and voter concerns over living costs and the war with Iran, Republicans are reviving warnings about crime, disorder and immigration.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • Solo dining is becoming more common, and new 2026 data gives operators a clearer picture of what people dining alone want from their restaurant experience.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For people who aren’t used to dining alone, asking for a table for one can come with some self-consciousness.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of dining
Adjective
  • Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
  • This year, though, reflection and hope are more than de rigueur—they’re rejuvenating.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2020
Definition of rejuvenating
Verb
  • One critical component of getting the time and place to feel right was recreating the ’70s, rather than leaning on a corny pastiche or tired visual clichés.
    — William Earl, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Yamaha was doing it in 1993 with the VL1, mathematically recreating the airflow, reeds, and resonances of saxophones and other acoustic instruments, while Line 6, among others, later applied the same broad idea to guitar amps.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of recreating

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