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vitalizing

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verb

present participle of vitalize
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 Synonyms for vitalizing
Adjective
  • Cooler air will be sweeping in behind this front, as another round of refreshing, fall-like air moves from the Midwest into the Northeast for the second half of the weekend.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In this sense, homes offer a more private and personal environment, which can be comfortable and creatively stimulating.
    Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • There has been some evidence that stimulating the nervous system in certain ways could make this recovery go faster, and researchers in China wanted to find out if this could be achieved through music.
    Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Sometimes the most restorative breaks happen right at home.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Vitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitalizing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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