as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
a vitalizing steam bath
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
a hearty lunch and a long nap afterwards vitalized him again
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Recent Examples of vitalizing
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mense, who played under Vitello at Missouri, is tasked with vitalizing an offense that ranked 17th in runs and 22nd in OPS last season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitalizing
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Senior Homes Editor Betsy Watson's grandmother always had a batch of this cool and refreshing salad chilling in the fridge for guests.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even all-white sneakers with silver accents can inject a refreshing hint of modernity.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another benefit of cutting rates would be stimulating the purchase of steel-heavy purchases like appliances and cars, Kopf said.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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This balance of breathability and contouring comfort promotes a cooler, more restorative sleep experience.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Over time, his focus expanded toward surgical planning, restorative stability, and methods that support lasting function.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Vitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitalizing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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