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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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Plus, there are carts for mimosas are rolled around in the mornings, an afternoon cheesecake cart with fresh fruit and sauces and gin and tonic cart, too.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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
Yet the film’s timeliness is still a tonic, given that the spirit of autocracy looks more and more like a virus that now wants to take over the world.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Plus, there are carts for mimosas are rolled around in the mornings, an afternoon cheesecake cart with fresh fruit and sauces and gin and tonic cart, too.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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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But adding a refreshing cucumber to your beverage offers an extra hydration boost, thanks to the veggie's high water content.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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There’s something refreshing about it.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to her success, the celebrity chef has also been sharing her healthy recipes on social media and her Chloë’s Kitchen food blog.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The robotic hand is seen grasping an M5 screw, picking up an iPhone, and opening a soda can with precision.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Try a baking soda paste using water to mix baking soda into a thick paste, then dab it on the bite.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Phase 1 during the 2023-2024 school year established a common language of respect and and offered restorative support at schools.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tasked with adapting Equinox’s fitness as a lifestyle approach into Equinox Hotels, the executive forged a new category of luxury rooted in restorative and regenerative hospitality.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Marijuana is legal for both recreational and medicinal use in 24 states and the District of Columbia as of April 2025, according to DISA Global Solutions.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the shrub produces edible berries and has a history of medicinal use among Native American communities.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Neither built around the traditional J-pop structure of A-melody/B-melody/chorus nor modeled after the Western verse/chorus format, the track’s composition feels innovative — offering a glimpse into an entirely new dimension of pop.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Back last year after a prolonged hiatus, the VS show's prominent post in pop culture remains unassailable, as much an event to watch as an awards show or holiday special.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The beer garden will offer a wide range of libations including local breweries, hard tea, hard honey, kombucha, and wine, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Royal experts told Fox News Digital that palace aides weren’t the only ones who loved their libations behind closed doors.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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