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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The instantly recognizable musical style has remained, over the years, consistently abstract and refreshing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chuck Reger, franchise business coach at Five Star Painting, says bright red is highly stimulating and naturally increases alertness.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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American ginseng has a slightly different chemical makeup and is considered less stimulating than its Asian counterpart.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The break was long and torturous for fans but clearly restorative for Styles, who lolled in the Italian countryside with Alessandro Michele, bonded with a new niece, and found himself unassumingly among the masses in the Vatican when the conclave elected Pope Leo XIV last June.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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