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
Summers played an instrumental role in designing the stimulative policies that were used to get the US economy back on track after the Great Financial Crisis.
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Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2025
The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.
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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.
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Sarah Min,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 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
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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However, once the moon slips into Aquarius, the atmosphere takes on a more cerebral, independent and mentally stimulating vibe.
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Instead, the stimulating ingredient added to the product is causing the symptoms.
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But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power.
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Given how scarring those early eliminations were at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, their advancement alone has some restorative worth.
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“Stimulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stimulative. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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