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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
This extra time helps smooth out flavors even further and creates that signature refreshing finish. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026 Use a fabric refreshing spray on your sheets in between washes. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
Coca-Cola is refreshing its beverage lineup with a series of new fruit flavors. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 As advertising platforms make decisions in real time, organizations refreshing creative on quarterly schedules will spend more of their budget reacting to changes the platform has already made instead of keeping pace with them. — Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 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
  • She has been assigned to a restorative justice drug court and consulted on police misconduct cases.
    — Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • More retreat than resort, the 17-room lodge leans into its eco-conscious cred, maximizing the natural beauty of the surroundings and bringing those elements indoors to create a fully restorative experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of restorative
Verb
  • Successful recovery means reversing specific actions or restoring specific datasets while allowing everything else to continue operating normally.
    — Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The nonprofit is affiliated with developer Shawn Kennedy with Kennedy Properties and Development, who is leading a redevelopment of the club with the goal of restoring it as a social and cultural hub for Black residents.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • Because many nutrients are in the peel, eating them with the peel on can offer several health benefits, including better digestion, weight management, and overall health support.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Adding a high-protein side like Greek yogurt, eggs, or a protein shake provides even more benefit by slowing digestion, so your energy doesn’t crash an hour after eating.
    — Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 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
  • Interest in reviving and expanding the route surged after the US, EU, Angola, Zambia, and DR Congo backed the project in 2023.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Ando made a spate of swift changes, relocating the festival to Tokyo’s glitzy Ginza and Hibiya districts, shaking up its programming staff, adding more filmmaker talks and reviving the Kurosawa Akira Award.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • Of all the crazy things that had befallen him since skiing Everest—Prince Harry buying him rounds, Meghan Markle texting him on the crag, dining with John Malkovich—one stood out.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There are also Koele Suites, which are closer to 800 square feet and have dining areas that seat four, and a Kaiholena Suite, which is almost 2,000 square feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of dining
Adjective
  • The Turkish bath is equally rejuvenating, with salt scrubs that left me flushed pink and glowing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of rejuvenating
Verb
  • That recreating the unsavory experiment would make for good television.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Do not waste too much energy recreating the exact plan that just fell apart.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of recreating

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