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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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Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.
    Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
  • There’s something uniquely restorative about summer in the San Juans.
    Visit Telluride, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025
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“Vitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vitalizing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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