as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
the supposed stimulative power of herbal teas
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Recent Examples of stimulative
The stimulative impact of that policy could provide a further boost to markets this year.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
On top of all that, the One Big Beautiful Bill will be stimulative for an economy where consumers are still spending.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
On top of all that, the One Big Beautiful Bill will be stimulative for an economy where consumers are still spending.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stimulative
Adjective
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Yeti’s Daytrip Lunch Bag has plenty of storage for snacks and bottled or canned beverages, to provide a refreshing option at the end of a hot hike.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dinner is a playground of refreshing charm and joyful abandon; expect fresh takes like cavatelli with pepperoni butter or spaghetti alla chitarra with crab and tomato gravy.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Isaacson sometimes recommends his patients even try a cognitively stimulating activity while exercising, such as taking a meeting while walking or doing cognitive training on a stationary bike.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gates has assembled a stimulating, illuminating, maddening, saddening, but often inspiring, story of their relations with the world and one another.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The doctor’s key prevention targets include daily exercise, consistent and restorative sleep, a Mediterranean-style diet, regular doctor's visits and sufficient rest.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The resin has a long history of use for its firming and restorative properties.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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