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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.
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Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
18 Oct. 2022
Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Quite the tonic after a flight.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Adjective
Then came the tonic-clonic seizures, which are full body seizures.
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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
Start with the Oh Snap, a long, refreshing glass of gin, manzanilla sherry, sugar snap peas, citrus, absinthe, and tonic.
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Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Quite the tonic after a flight.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
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Combine 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in bowl.
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It is described as candy, soda or standard commercial grape juice.
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But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power.
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Given how scarring those early eliminations were at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, their advancement alone has some restorative worth.
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One common medicinal use is as an insecticide on the head and the feet.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
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One bartender was seen downing a Red Bull before hopping back in to care for the steady stream of customers seeking libations.
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For libations, days are well spent by the swim-up Tlaquepaque Bar and the lobby’s Flora Bar offers inventive cocktails inspired by botanicals.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.
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Just before serving, stir lemon-lime soft drink into punch and garnish with apple stars and strawberries.
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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