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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
The backstory For most of my life, the Old Dutch Inn has been just a faint memory of kicking my legs from a bar stool, drinking a Shirley Temple next to my late grandmother, who would likely have been nursing a gin and tonic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Overstory’s hojicha tonic is another example of a cocktail using high-quality, expensive ingredients. — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 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
  • Make a refreshing mocktail with a sprig of rosemary plus equal parts unsweetened cranberry juice and club soda or sparkling water.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There’s something really cool and really refreshing about that.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Adjective
  • Her wish list included healthy trees, an extra bedroom for visitors and a house that was either newly built or recently renovated.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Vaccination is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and certain complications in older adults with healthy immune systems.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of healthy
Noun
  • The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication.
    — Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of soda
Adjective
  • She has been assigned to a restorative justice drug court and consulted on police misconduct cases.
    — Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • More retreat than resort, the 17-room lodge leans into its eco-conscious cred, maximizing the natural beauty of the surroundings and bringing those elements indoors to create a fully restorative experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of restorative
Adjective
  • Hanuman then travels to the Himalayas to obtain medicinal herbs.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Research suggests mussels also contain unique compounds that may offer medicinal benefits, including wound healing, as well as antimicrobial and anti-cancer effects.
    — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicinal
Noun
  • For now, the cocktail lounge menu offers classic libations, like an Old Fashioned and Moscow Mule.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Some riff on seltzer water, others on soda pops, while some reinvent heritage libations, like switchel and agua fresca—all while tasting ridiculously refreshing.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of libation
Adjective
  • But a band doesn’t earn its New York Times profile on good taste and great anecdotes alone.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Like Dykes, Johnson had a lot of praise for Fifita and is eager to face one of the nation’s best passers.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • The soft drink and snack food company acquired Pizza Hut in 1977, Taco Bell in 1978, and Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1986.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • However, the soft drink and snack giant cut full-year core earnings-per-share guidance.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of soft drink

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