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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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Recent Examples of tonic
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
And the Spanish gin and tonic, an easily crushable, clean and bright cocktail, is art in a glass, served with lemon, peppercorns and a veritable garden of fresh herbs floating within.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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
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Adjective
As for drinks, consider ordering a lavender gin and tonic or a Colorado mule from the specialty menu.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
And the Spanish gin and tonic, an easily crushable, clean and bright cocktail, is art in a glass, served with lemon, peppercorns and a veritable garden of fresh herbs floating within.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For die-hard fans, this isn’t the time to sit at home refreshing scores on your phone.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beverage makers are grappling with consumers’ desires for healthier fare, and sales of beer and soda have ebbed.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Small flying insects observed near dining room soda machine.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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All are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and free of aluminum and baking soda.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether hiring a single carriage, the cabin, or the entire estate for up to 13 guests—with the option of a pop-up avenue of bell tents for larger groups—Settle invites immersive relaxation and restorative contemplation from its Breckland base.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders.—
Carolina de Armas,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arguably the most famous depiction of Ophelia in pop culture in recent years is the 2019 film Ophelia, which reimagined Hamlet from Ophelia’s point of view, with Daisy Ridley starring as Ophelia.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under that partnership, Swift grew from a precocious country songwriter into a global pop star.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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But in one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt so far, Zubimendi quickly went about making a difference.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guests at Thursday’s opening night party indulged in food and libations that were set up by Carbone and Casa Amigo.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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For those who arrive after happy hour ends, there are other ways to save on libations.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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