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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 same research shows that the boards responsible for overseeing these executive transitions are aging in parallel and refreshing slowly. — Shawn Cole, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The rest of the women have pretty much accepted Vicki’s temperament by now and mostly operate around her, enjoying the refreshing Miami energy after the bumpiness of the previous parties. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
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 In posts celebrating his return from the moon and recent career shift, Glover can be seen performing dance routines with his family — but don't bother refreshing your feed to load more any time soon. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 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
  • Clark+Kensington says that 2027 calls for colors that are both uplifting and restorative, which helped its color team settle on a mid-tone blue that can do it all.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The long reach Optogenetic stimulation of the Sst-Chodl cells in the visual cortex drove delta power—the slowest, highest-amplitude brain waves measured during deep, restorative sleep—up across every layer.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of restorative
Verb
  • Most of their work consists of repairing and restoring instruments.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • ARTnews Top 200 collectors Benedikt and Lauren Taschen have spent the past eight years restoring the Adelman Residence, a 5,000-square-foot mid-century modern home designed by architects Thornton Abell and O’Neil Ford in 1956.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This cooking experience marks her first time teaching a group how to make bouyon, but the soup is nothing new for the chef, who grew up eating her mother’s version of the dish.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of eating
Adjective
  • 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
  • Often found in skin care products in light of their ability to proliferate collagen, peptides fare equally well in hair products by virtue of their follicle-stimulating, scalp-soothing benefits.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • Republican leaders including Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott are reviving anti-sharia rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections, portraying Islamic religious guidance as a threat to American law and constitutional values.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Initially known as an accessories label, Chan Luu has been making a strong push into ready-to-wear and reviving the brand under the helm of chief executive officer and creative director Tessa Tran.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • Stanford’s Residential & Dining Enterprises department, SFChronicle found, has previously used AI to create dining posters promoting different deals.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And on each level, the rooms are designed to flow through, rather than around, the two kitchens and dining rooms.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 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
  • In one interview, police brought him back to the home and filmed him recreating the scene, mimicking grabbing his gun, finding Causse, firing off the shots that killed Miller in the hallway, and then calling 9-1-1.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, there’s still no recreating the chemistry or comfort of a club’s dedicated TV announcing booth, melded into a family over the course of 162 games, summer after summer.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of recreating

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