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
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
While invigorating, this relentless pursuit can lead to burnout.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Seize this moment by invigorating your passion to overpower your distraction!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
The past seven-plus years at Sony has been an invigorating experience that required him to summon all of the skills he’s developed over the decades, and more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
And creating the worlds within which the film navigates was invigorating, Villeneuve says.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Usher Raymond’s performance style has always been invigorating.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
Stomp This inventive, invigorating stage show combines dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
But for those of us watching, their surliness is identifiable, even invigorating.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 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
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
Seize this moment by invigorating your passion to overpower your distraction!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
The past seven-plus years at Sony has been an invigorating experience that required him to summon all of the skills he’s developed over the decades, and more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
And creating the worlds within which the film navigates was invigorating, Villeneuve says.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Usher Raymond’s performance style has always been invigorating.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
Stomp This inventive, invigorating stage show combines dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
But for those of us watching, their surliness is identifiable, even invigorating.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
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