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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
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
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
This show was the perfect tonic for my winter blues.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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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
The resulting fire-cider tonic can be mixed in liquid, just like regular apple cider vinegar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
This show was the perfect tonic for my winter blues.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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There’s a refreshing lack of antler decor, and instead photography and coffee table books pay homage to the American West.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The agua fresca was more cloying than refreshing.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last Thursday, the league issued a $500,000 fine to the Utah Jazz and a $100,000 penalty to the Indiana Pacers for sitting healthy players, believing their apparent tanking actions compromised the league's competitive integrity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to simply be safe during our sport, while expecting a certain level of performance, our bodies need to be healthy.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sour cream and soda in the batter result in a very tender crumb.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Road trippers can make pitstops at historic sites and quirky landmarks, like the 66-foot-tall soda bottle at Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia, Oklahoma.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Remembering love, old and new, is restorative.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Remembering love, old and new, is restorative.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Galen, the famous Greek physician of ancient Rome, wrote a medicinal recipe two millennia ago.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Holland, a postdoctoral researcher in medicinal chemistry at the UK’s University of Oxford, said that researchers were searching in new and extreme environments, such as ice caves and the seafloor, for biomolecules that could be developed into new antibiotic drugs.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jones’s personal style — a quirky, at times ill-fitting wardrobe of short skirts, cleavage-revealing tops, mumsy cardigans, granny pants and long scarves — helped cement her character into an unforgettable part of noughties pop culture history.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Add a pop of color to your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Appetizers, entrees, dessert and, at some places, even a libation are included.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the temperature is right, enjoy lunch at the patio bar, where the best of the restaurant and the wine shop converge for a standout meal paired with quality libations.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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