as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
an invigorating breeze made our afternoon sail all the more enjoyable
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors
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Recent Examples of invigorating
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Across forms and genres, the selection brought an invigorating sense of what’s on tap from African creators in the coming years.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 July 2024
This peel removed some surface skin and targeted more stubborn areas, such as our heels, for a more invigorating chemical exfoliation.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Marking its 40th anniversary, LFW upheld its reputation as a global hub of the most invigorating fresh talent.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
Users delight in the invigorating and refreshing sensation that accompanies each intake, thanks to the delightful mint flavor that amplifies overall satisfaction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2023
HITTING THE slopes during the winter is one of the most invigorating ways to get your blood pumping.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
The most invigorating test could come Saturday.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2022
Asimo is more invigorating.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 June 2012
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
None of the Glazers had ever spoken in person to staff like that and their rhetoric was invigorating for many.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Many bankers believe that the pendulum has swung too far – the hurdles impeding consolidation are hurting instead of invigorating the industry.
—Michael Abbott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s also a decent characterization of the year that was, which in our corner of the New York universe included more bad boys being exposed, Megalopolis fever, the unsettling encroachment of AI, and the invigorating ubiquity of Brat (the album) and brat (the ethos).
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
After an invigorating 11-6 season last year, which earned them a wildcard matchup with Houston that ended in embarrassing fashion – a 45-14 loss - the Browns nonetheless had reason to believe that 2024 would be a breakout season.
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Unless you’ve recently been embalmed, the prospect of Josh Allen squaring off against Dan Campbell’s charges in February is positively invigorating.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Beyond the market, Geneva provides a diverse array of winter experiences, not least invigorating winter swimming followed by restorative sauna sessions, local chocolate delicacies and watch-making workshops.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
While invigorating, this relentless pursuit can lead to burnout.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Across forms and genres, the selection brought an invigorating sense of what’s on tap from African creators in the coming years.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 July 2024
This peel removed some surface skin and targeted more stubborn areas, such as our heels, for a more invigorating chemical exfoliation.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Marking its 40th anniversary, LFW upheld its reputation as a global hub of the most invigorating fresh talent.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
Users delight in the invigorating and refreshing sensation that accompanies each intake, thanks to the delightful mint flavor that amplifies overall satisfaction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2023
HITTING THE slopes during the winter is one of the most invigorating ways to get your blood pumping.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
The most invigorating test could come Saturday.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2022
Asimo is more invigorating.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 June 2012
Verb
The experience was invigorating, to say the least.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
None of the Glazers had ever spoken in person to staff like that and their rhetoric was invigorating for many.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Many bankers believe that the pendulum has swung too far – the hurdles impeding consolidation are hurting instead of invigorating the industry.
—Michael Abbott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s also a decent characterization of the year that was, which in our corner of the New York universe included more bad boys being exposed, Megalopolis fever, the unsettling encroachment of AI, and the invigorating ubiquity of Brat (the album) and brat (the ethos).
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
After an invigorating 11-6 season last year, which earned them a wildcard matchup with Houston that ended in embarrassing fashion – a 45-14 loss - the Browns nonetheless had reason to believe that 2024 would be a breakout season.
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Unless you’ve recently been embalmed, the prospect of Josh Allen squaring off against Dan Campbell’s charges in February is positively invigorating.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Beyond the market, Geneva provides a diverse array of winter experiences, not least invigorating winter swimming followed by restorative sauna sessions, local chocolate delicacies and watch-making workshops.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
While invigorating, this relentless pursuit can lead to burnout.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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