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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Recent Examples of stimulative
The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
On top of all that, the One Big Beautiful Bill will be stimulative for an economy where consumers are still spending.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
On top of all that, the One Big Beautiful Bill will be stimulative for an economy where consumers are still spending.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulative
Adjective
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These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For die-hard fans, this isn’t the time to sit at home refreshing scores on your phone.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Of course—even if students read less, and do less of their own writing, and skip class more often, and are graded on elevator pitches given to computers—college could remain a stimulating and fun experience.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is something deeply restorative about it.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Through the compassionate yet rigorous structures of restorative justice and the generosity of two people who might have spent their lives hating him, Dunne changed course.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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