as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
the supposed stimulative power of herbal teas
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Adjective
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When the heat of summer kicks in, few things are more refreshing than biting into a slice of fresh fruit, like watermelon and pineapple.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
10 July 2025 -
Illuminate your patio with twinkling LED outdoor string lights, tune out with the hottest summer hits with Beats headphones, or play mixologist and serve guests refreshing blended cocktails.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Your letter completes our stimulating and fruitful relationship these several (many?) years.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Best of all, admission is free for everyone on Tuesdays, providing a budget-friendly and intellectually stimulating way to spend an afternoon indoors.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Offerings range from massages and facials to sound meditation, a restorative practice that uses harmonic frequencies to quiet the mind and support nervous system regulation.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Whereas the 2003 policy focused enforcement on device confiscation and other disciplinary action, the new ban relies more heavily on positive behavior interventions and supports and on restorative justice practices.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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