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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
Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Sep. 2022
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Erewhon expects the health department back this afternoon and hopes to reopen its tonic bar promptly.
—Mimi Dwyer, Curbed, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps going back eight centuries had a tonic effect on Dunham.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Sep. 2022
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Noun
Constellation Brands, the parent company of Corona Beer, has acquired a minority stake in the fast-growing functional social tonic brand Hiyo.
—Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Erewhon expects the health department back this afternoon and hopes to reopen its tonic bar promptly.
—Mimi Dwyer, Curbed, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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Bright acidity and a refreshing minerality result in a lingering, dry finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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No beach day is complete without refreshing drinks and snacks.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Many everyday foods in Japan are super healthy, and the cuisine is based on natural, nutritious ingredients.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Primarily, passenger revenue grew a healthy 5.4% to £2.16 billion, as travel demand remained robust and was able to meet the higher capacity introduced.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Root beer and other sodas are costing a little more than last year, with the liter bottle up 2% but that is still cheaper than buying the soda by the can.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Nonalcoholic options include a variety of coffee, tea, sodas and juices.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
21 June 2025
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For Bailey, getting back onstage is not only familiar but restorative.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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On my final morning, Morné walked me through the gardens tended by head gardener Constance who flashed me the brightest of smiles — past the medicinal plants, through the rows of nasturtiums, into the cool, fragrant greenhouse.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Advertisement Where is the use of psilocybin for medicinal purposes legal?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The movement toward soft glam, luminous skin, and pops of color is all about honoring our features, not reshaping them.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Lorde dials back the nature themes and acoustic sounds in service to sturdier pop fare and a more approachable façade.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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What Aggarwal does best is to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs, and this collection was no different — with his modern reinterpretations of vintage Banarasi textiles.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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People can also listen to live music on the community stage with the Coral Bells Band and a have a beverage at the libations lounge, or find healthy, organic food by the hillside.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Bustling until midnight daily, the terrace opens at 11 a.m. and the interior at 5 p.m., with libations available from coffee to spritzes all day and snacks until 10 p.m.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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