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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
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Sep. 2022
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Adjective
Fresh, fizzy, and just the right amount of bitter, tonic water is the real star of the show—gin needs tonic, not the other way around.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Noun
Perhaps going back eight centuries had a tonic effect on Dunham.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Sep. 2022
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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Each single-serve stick pack blends easily into water and delivers a clean, low-calorie, zero-sugar formula with a refreshing taste (mango limeade, blood orange, and watermelon).—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The best time to visit the park is in spring and early summer, when daytime temperatures are mild and Medano Creek flows with cool, refreshing water.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The hugging may be a personality quirk, but not doing laundry for a month suggests that there is a problem in her life – economic, emotional, mental or logistical – that’s keeping her from maintaining healthy habits.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and regular checkups can help manage both conditions and improve quality of life.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Baking soda is a powerful soluble salt known to boost the color of white while also breaking down odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Moviegoers have enjoyed traditional theater popcorn, candy and soda at The Falls for 45 years.—
Howard Cohen
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Offerings range from massages and facials to sound meditation, a restorative practice that uses harmonic frequencies to quiet the mind and support nervous system regulation.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Whereas the 2003 policy focused enforcement on device confiscation and other disciplinary action, the new ban relies more heavily on positive behavior interventions and supports and on restorative justice practices.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Garlic Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Stitzel Distillery portfolio and was sold for medicinal use throughout the 1920s.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The British pop star and producer had an intimate wedding ceremony on Saturday, reportedly exchanging vows in front of about 20 guests.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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During its first three seasons, Ted Lasso became a massive ratings hit and a pop culture phenomenon while also garnering critical acclaim, including back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series Emmys.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Guests will enjoy an evening of musical entertainment, libations and small bites, followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and inspiring testimonials from veteran recipients.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The Circuit Board is a must: country ham, handmade buttermilk biscuits, hatch pepper cheese, pickles, ranch pretzels, seasonal fruit butter and barrel-aged maple butter pair perfectly with a strong libation.—
Michelle Stark,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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