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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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2
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
Inside the glass vial lies the successor to the French company’s award-winning hair tonic, amped up with research into how the scalp’s microbiome influences your locks. — Dan Michel, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026 His first tonic-clonic seizure lasted a terrifying two and half minutes. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 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
  • The Imbox deodorizer works to prevent and eliminate odor — and leaves a refreshing fragrance to allow consumers to preserve the feeling of a fresh shoe for longer.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That pragmatism was refreshing and impeccably executed at Dries Van Noten, Celine, Simone Rocha, and Loewe.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Adjective
  • And while the new study was conducted only among cancer patients, Mak said more research could reveal whether similar findings may emerge among otherwise healthy people who may be interested in their longevity.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Sophie, mom Annie and her great-aunt comprised The 3 Suckers — a play on the small side shoots that can stunt the growth of healthy leaves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of healthy
Noun
  • One open can of soda, that belonged to an employee, was stored on the prep counter.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Add the flour and oats, then sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the top.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of soda
Adjective
  • Burning is restorative not only for the ecosystem, Briggs-Cloud wrote, but for the community’s spiritual life.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Far away from the ceaseless whirring of small aircraft transporting tourists on aerial tours of the falls, this stillness, punctuated only by birdsong, feels beautifully restorative.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of restorative
Adjective
  • Stones, Soddu explains, have a very long history of being associated with energetic, medicinal, protective, and symbolic properties.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Take a two-hour walk through the garden with herbalist William Broen, who will give a talk focusing on medicinal and edible plants native to California.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicinal
Noun
  • Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of libation
Adjective
  • SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two musicians are so good at aping the sounds they were raised on that originality and reference become one and the same.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • However, the soft drink and snack giant cut full-year core earnings-per-share guidance.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • These drinks debuted in saloons, soft drink stands that sold home brews during Prohibition, and storied bars, paving the way for the city’s party-all-the-time persona.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of soft drink

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