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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
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, one person’s poison may be another’s tonic.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 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
And that’s a restorative tonic everyone can confidently pull back the curtain on.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, one person’s poison may be another’s tonic.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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Tossing cucumber slices with other vegetables for a refreshing summer salad?—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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The entire experience felt like a refreshing escape from the modern designs and aesthetics most grocery chains have adopted.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To prepare cake, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Drinks Synthetic dyes aren’t just found in food, but also commonly in drinks, including soda (like Fanta and Mountain Dew) and sports drinks (like Gatorade and Powerade).—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The following are the best cities in Europe for travelers specifically looking for a properly restorative and restful trip abroad: 1.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Women also tend to have deeper, more restorative sleep than men, but this tends to decrease with age, especially after menopause.6 After age 55, women report more sleepiness than men.7 Sleep Disorders Women are generally more likely to experience sleep disorders than men.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like in Japan, public bathing has long been revered in South Korea, with evidence of saunas used for medicinal purposes dating back to the 15th century.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The flight lasted around 11 minutes, according to the company. 16:31 Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy wins the Masters — and a career Grand Slam. 11 minutes with a window view of Earth Six notable women, including pop star Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King, are set to launch into space on a Blue Origin rocket Monday morning.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Margaritas top the list of Fiesta libations, but also popular are Micheledas, a beer cocktail with lime juice, hot sauce, Worcester sauce, Clamato, Bloody Mary mix, or tomato juice, and a variety of beers.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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