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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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
But on the heels of a refreshing false fall, the snap back to summertime will feel all the more dramatic.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
These are balanced by the crisp tartness of green apples, adding a refreshing contrast.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 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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