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Recent Examples of stimulatory
Yet stimulatory or not, America’s economy has a mountain to climb before Washington’s debts align more appropriately with its economic context.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulatory
Adjective
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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
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The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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America’s modern-day plutocrats, this bracing book contends, enjoy a similar privilege.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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But a bracing and wince-inducing mid-game twist shakes up this familiar cadence.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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While the fragrance-free formula is ideal for teens with extra-sensitive skin, there are also eight different light and refreshing scents to choose from, including Vanilla Cashmere, Fresh and Cozy, Pomegranate Raspberry, Strawberry Dream, Pink Champagne, Jasmine Peach, and Coconut Waters.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a world in which that kind of alienation is pervasive, Cash’s look is refreshing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Stimulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulatory. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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