vitalizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind a vitalizing steam bath

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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 vitalizing
Verb
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
  1. refreshing
  2. stimulating
  3. restorative
Adjective
  • Another example came from Tinic’s IT team, which created an autonomous AI agent to handle almost the entire process for refreshing a worker’s laptop.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • From Solaire’s Pool Bar & Grill, watch the sky shift through shades of gold, orange and pink while enjoying refreshing drinks and light bites.
    — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • There’s also something deeply stimulating about that process.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • Slowing down to actually notice the trees around you is part of what makes long-distance hiking restorative rather than just exhausting.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of restorative

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