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
  • Say yes to the thing that feels fun, beautiful, or emotionally refreshing.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Without fail, the refreshing formula leaves my pores squeaky clean sans the need for a second cleanse.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Looking at screens up close for long periods is also very stimulating, which may leave us exhausted.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • Tang and co-founder Joe Hollier noted the OS is designed to be less stimulating, from its monochrome appearance to the launcher that simply displays a list of tools rather than expressive app icons.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • Visitors have been coming to the restorative springs for more than a hundred years—a reminder that travel for better health is hardly a new idea.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Karen Levi, the chief deputy state’s attorney for restorative justice, said there are programs where a person with an addiction can receive treatment rather than going to jail.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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