REFRESHMENT Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

refreshment

noun

Definition of refreshment

as in rejuvenation

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Recent Examples of refreshment Pilgrims offered refreshment from stalls lining nearby roads. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Built for any drinking occasion, Endless Afternoon balances bold flavor and refreshment. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Soup can indeed be hot-weather refreshment. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 This community-centric event brought together Avenues’ clients, their families, staff, donors, volunteers, and neighbors and culminated in a post-walk celebration featuring music, activities, and refreshments. — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for refreshment

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Noun

That sounded more like punishment than rest and rejuvenation.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Together, the two surgeons cover a wide range of care, from facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty to migraine surgery and Lipedema treatment, all under one roof.

— Matt Emma, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejuvenation

Noun

Altogether, project changes increased the 16th Street revitalization price tag from $149 million to $175 million.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
For the effort, the lab is drawing on more than seven decades of experience with nuclear materials, restoration and revitalization.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of revitalization

Noun

Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Achieving vitality, strength and confidence is possible at any age, but knowing which steps to take to support a changing body is a form of empowerment that can be difficult to find.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of vitality

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