stimulative

Definition of stimulativenext

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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. 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
  • Since watermelon is a summer staple, consider making a refreshing watermelon rind gazpacho for your next backyard gathering.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That led to a refreshing summer of debating offseason moves without fans questioning the franchise’s overall direction.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Give highly stimulating content a place earlier in the evening.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is the time to do the intellectually stimulating things.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Massages can be arranged on your private terrace, and the breeze really adds a flair to what is already a restorative experience.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The potential for conflict bursts into the open at a seaside home that has been in Ye-ji’s husband’s family for years, where the group has decamped for a supposedly restorative holiday.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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