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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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Each bottle features a numeric code which indicates the distillery its from and unique descriptions written up by its tasting panel, a refreshing way to try whisky without any prior expectations about a brand.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Nothing beats the taste of a refreshing piece of watermelon on a hot day, so having some cut up and ready in the refrigerator is crucial as the days warm up.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Alzheimer's patient embarks on cross-country walk to showcase healthy aging Thirteen years after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Judy Benjamin, 80, has just embarked on a 3,000-mile journey across the country.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Learn how to clean your mattress with baking soda to remove odors, stains, and allergens naturally.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
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Internally there’s a small chamber that holds a harmless mix of citric acid and baking soda.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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That includes six regular education teachers, six special education teachers, a school counselor, a college and career coach, a conflict resolution specialist, a restorative justice coordinator, and an assistant principal and principal.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Where is the use of psilocybin for medicinal purposes legal?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Taylor Swift's net worth is about to change now that the pop star has ownership of her entire music catalog, experts tell Newsweek.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The 22-year-old pop star and actress, who grew up in Temecula, Calif., before moving to Los Angeles in middle school to star in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, took to social media on Saturday (June 14) amid widespread protests.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Plus coming up with your own libation from among 70 types of gins is a fun game of choose your own adventure.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Refuel with dinner and libations at Shine, which boasts Shine Slushies among its adult beverage options.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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