refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 
: serving to refresh
especially
: agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness
a refreshing change of pace
Examples of refreshing in a Sentence
Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
a refreshing glass of cold water
My swim was very refreshing.
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When the heat of summer kicks in, few things are more refreshing than biting into a slice of fresh fruit, like watermelon and pineapple.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Switch The Citrus In Your Mojito Recipe Substitute the traditional lime for lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, or a combination of citrus juices for a sweeter variation that’s just as refreshing as the original.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The cucumber salad is so refreshing and so simple to make.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Illuminate your patio with twinkling LED outdoor string lights, tune out with the hottest summer hits with Beats headphones, or play mixologist and serve guests refreshing blended cocktails.
—Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Switch The Citrus In Your Mojito Recipe Substitute the traditional lime for lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, or a combination of citrus juices for a sweeter variation that’s just as refreshing as the original.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The cucumber salad is so refreshing and so simple to make.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Illuminate your patio with twinkling LED outdoor string lights, tune out with the hottest summer hits with Beats headphones, or play mixologist and serve guests refreshing blended cocktails.
—Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for refreshing
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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refreshing
adjective
re·fresh·ing
ri-ˈfresh-iŋ
: serving to refresh
especially
: pleasing because of freshness or newness
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