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adjective

ri-ˈfre-shiŋ How to pronounce refreshing (audio)
Definition of refreshingnext
as in restorative
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind the cool wind off the ocean is refreshing on such a hot day

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refreshing

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verb

present participle of refresh
1
as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun

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2
as in eating
to take a meal we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing

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Recent Examples of refreshing
Adjective
The refreshing strawberry, red bell pepper and basil lemonade is a fan favorite, Herbert said. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 According to the staff and recurring guests, this era is cutting edge, and the Omni Homestead is facing a, totally, revitalizing and refreshing energy rebirth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
If refreshing your wardrobe ahead of a new season rightfully includes a purse update, head to Kate Spade Outlet, which just dropped double discounts on must-have crossbody, shoulder, and tote bags just in time for fall. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 In posts celebrating his return from the moon and recent career shift, Glover can be seen performing dance routines with his family — but don't bother refreshing your feed to load more any time soon. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refreshing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
  1. restorative
  2. restoring
  3. eating
  4. stimulating
  5. reviving
  6. dining
  7. rejuvenating
  8. recreating
Adjective
  • Far away from the ceaseless whirring of small aircraft transporting tourists on aerial tours of the falls, this stillness, punctuated only by birdsong, feels beautifully restorative.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • By evening, Mars trines Neptune in your private 12th House, making quiet especially restorative.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of restorative
Verb
  • Elections and institutions Rubio said Venezuela had endured 20 to 25 years of profound trauma affecting every level of society and argued that restoring democracy would require more than organizing a presidential election.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If the model proves successful, Beximco plans to reopen the other 15 closed units in phases, potentially restoring jobs for more than 30,000 workers laid off when the factories closed, officials estimate.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • Viewed from a distance, the steady feeding process would proceed like a triangle as the victim brown dwarf orbits the star that is eating it.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Whole grains are digested more slowly than refined grains, which may help reduce blood sugar spikes after eating.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of eating
Adjective
  • Those who understand quickly move forward, while those who need more time, a different explanation or a less stimulating environment can easily fall behind.
    — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulating
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  • The latter returned attention to Burberry’s British identity, reworking the trench coat and check and reviving the Equestrian Knight Design.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Facing difficult midterm elections and voter concerns over living costs and the war with Iran, Republicans are reviving warnings about crime, disorder and immigration.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviving
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  • Stanford’s Residential & Dining Enterprises department, SFChronicle found, has previously used AI to create dining posters promoting different deals.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And on each level, the rooms are designed to flow through, rather than around, the two kitchens and dining rooms.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of dining
Adjective
  • Each pack comes with six pairs of patches, and the cooling sensation would feel even more rejuvenating if kept in the refrigerator.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
  • This year, though, reflection and hope are more than de rigueur—they’re rejuvenating.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Nov. 2020
Definition of rejuvenating
Verb
  • Simulations recreating the earliest era of the solar system show that terrestrial planets, such as Earth, should form within the first few hundred million years.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • So the White House Historical Association set about recreating the Oval Office, opening the exhibit in September 2024.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of recreating

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