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
Summers played an instrumental role in designing the stimulative policies that were used to get the US economy back on track after the Great Financial Crisis.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.
—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
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.
—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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This Italian liqueur is both bitter and refreshing.—
Sarah Moreno
May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Check out some of the brand's bestsellers below, including the famous masks and the instantly refreshing Lychee Breeze facial mist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Novelty refers to experiences that feel new, fresh, unfamiliar or psychologically stimulating.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But don't be discouraged, as today's disruptions could end up leading you toward something fresh, inspiring and intellectually stimulating.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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One white student called for restorative justice through education and reconciliation, while another white student wanted to promote uncomfortable conversations.—
Ingrid A. Nelson,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Per the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency, PMMA is only authorized for use as a restorative treatment and not for aesthetic purposes.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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