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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
Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the late 19th century, traveling salesmen hawked concoctions of snake oil, uranium, or anything vaguely iridescent and passed it off as a youth tonic to unsuspecting customers.
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
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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
Expect the tonic to be a separate charge.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the late 19th century, traveling salesmen hawked concoctions of snake oil, uranium, or anything vaguely iridescent and passed it off as a youth tonic to unsuspecting customers.
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With its welcoming small-town charm, strong sense of community, and sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada, the destination is wine country with a refreshing twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The acquisition of Anthony Davis has done 0 because the 32-year-old man can’t stay healthy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wrappers and crushed soda cans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nick — along with celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Gwyneth Paltrow — participated in a $30 million Series B funding round for the popular soda line Olipop in 2022.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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If successful, this productive force— supposed to be restorative, in at least some visions—would grow up in symbiosis with primitive fossil capital.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, could revolutionize preventive and restorative dental care.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the Yucca Plant Quilt Block in Martin County is located on a historic site and features a medicinal plant used by the Tuscarora Indians.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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This four-star hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fondue restaurant with panoramic views, a wine cellar, and a nearly 13,000-square-foot spa that offers treatments using medicinal mountain herbs.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Marking his feature debut is Jaafar Jackson in the lead role as the pop music icon.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Far from contemporary pop, each note and lyric demands your full attention; the reward is transcendence, even as the material nudges you to annotate like a philosophy student with a highlighter in hand.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cocktails are standout, with lots of libations made with Outer Banks Distilling (the rum is excellent).—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its iterations of the iconic libation — each arrives pre-salted — run from the classic to the frozen guacamole-flavored to the salsa-oriented.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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