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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The entire experience felt like a refreshing escape from the modern designs and aesthetics most grocery chains have adopted.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Tossing cucumber slices with other vegetables for a refreshing summer salad?
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Its maximalist philosophy, so refreshing in these times, can still be seen from the ample amount of seating, ranging from the diner counter to the upholstered banquettes that grace the restaurant’s two dining spaces.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Located in Topton, North Carolina, right in Nantahala National Forest, the lake is known for its refreshing water and pristine shorelines—both of which can be explored from the comfort of a pontoon boat (which can carry up to 14 people).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Tossing cucumber slices with other vegetables for a refreshing summer salad?
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Its maximalist philosophy, so refreshing in these times, can still be seen from the ample amount of seating, ranging from the diner counter to the upholstered banquettes that grace the restaurant’s two dining spaces.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Located in Topton, North Carolina, right in Nantahala National Forest, the lake is known for its refreshing water and pristine shorelines—both of which can be explored from the comfort of a pontoon boat (which can carry up to 14 people).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 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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