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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
breathe in clear tonic mountain air never underestimate the tonic power of humor on a sick person
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the tonic air of the mountains is just what you need after being cooped up in the city for so long
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Recent Examples of tonic
Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Noun
Skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, peptides, and salicylic acid also slowly found their way into shampoos, conditioners, exfoliants, tonics, and masks.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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Hotel Byblos continues to grow with refreshing new changes under Chevanne’s leadership, with hopes of continuing the family legacy as an exclusive hideaway where new experiences are born and the legend of Byblos only getting better with time.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Betty Booze is getting two refreshing additions to its lineup just in time for summer.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Alzheimer's patient embarks on cross-country walk to showcase healthy aging Thirteen years after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Judy Benjamin, 80, has just embarked on a 3,000-mile journey across the country.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Learn how to clean your mattress with baking soda to remove odors, stains, and allergens naturally.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
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Internally there’s a small chamber that holds a harmless mix of citric acid and baking soda.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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That includes six regular education teachers, six special education teachers, a school counselor, a college and career coach, a conflict resolution specialist, a restorative justice coordinator, and an assistant principal and principal.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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While hemp can be used for industrial methods, it’s also used for medicinal purposes.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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The Intersection of Feminine Energy and Cannabis Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for both medicinal and spiritual purposes.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Taylor Swift's net worth is about to change now that the pop star has ownership of her entire music catalog, experts tell Newsweek.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The 22-year-old pop star and actress, who grew up in Temecula, Calif., before moving to Los Angeles in middle school to star in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, took to social media on Saturday (June 14) amid widespread protests.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Plus coming up with your own libation from among 70 types of gins is a fun game of choose your own adventure.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Refuel with dinner and libations at Shine, which boasts Shine Slushies among its adult beverage options.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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