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adjective

Definition of tonicnext
1
as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind breathe in clear tonic mountain air never underestimate the tonic power of humor on a sick person

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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind the tonic air of the mountains is just what you need after being cooped up in the city for so long

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tonic

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noun

as in soda

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Recent Examples of tonic
Adjective
Then came the tonic-clonic seizures, which are full body seizures. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022 Research has found that turmeric supplements may delay the onset of tonic-clonic seizures as well as myoclonic jerks. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
Noun
His first tonic-clonic seizure lasted a terrifying two and half minutes. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The menu features several matcha drinks, including an elderflower matcha tonic, matcha cloud, sparkling matcha lemonade and a blackberry yuzu matcha milk. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
  1. refreshing
  2. healthy
  3. soda
  4. restorative
  5. medicinal
  6. libation
  7. good
  8. soft drink
Adjective
  • Rooted in casual elegance, the spring collection introduced a refreshing palette of aquamarine blue, sage green and pink flanking the brand’s distinctive ivories, ecrus and beiges.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Tara Wong, head bartender, attributes its quick rise to a growing thirst among drinkers for refreshing, fruit-forward options.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Adjective
  • New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of healthy
Noun
  • Coke is also investing in developing new beverages beyond its core soda offerings, including refreshers and dirty sodas.
    — Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The bar has also thoughtfully crafted some spirit-free drinks at $13 each, such as a peach and basil soda.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of soda
Adjective
  • Clark+Kensington says that 2027 calls for colors that are both uplifting and restorative, which helped its color team settle on a mid-tone blue that can do it all.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The long reach Optogenetic stimulation of the Sst-Chodl cells in the visual cortex drove delta power—the slowest, highest-amplitude brain waves measured during deep, restorative sleep—up across every layer.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of restorative
Adjective
  • The resulting powder was applied to skin or mixed into drinks and consumed, as it was thought to have medicinal properties.
    — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 29, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • David’s Tea’s Mother’s Little Helper This loose-leaf tea has an intense minty, citrusy, and medicinal flavor, which honestly just comes with the territory.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of medicinal
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  • The beverage menu is made with slight tweaks to take away day drinks, like coffee and the bloody Mary, and add dinner libations, like a negroni and wine by the bottle (in rose, white or sparklin’).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Sacramento-area Eastern European eateries including Noroc Restaurant will serve traditional fare, while a beer and wine garden offers libations to adults 21 and up.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of libation
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • These drinks debuted in saloons, soft drink stands that sold home brews during Prohibition, and storied bars, paving the way for the city’s party-all-the-time persona.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Other targets of the show’s sharp parody over the years have been Saddam Hussein, Tom Cruise, the soft drink Prime and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of soft drink

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