How to Use refreshing in a Sentence

refreshing

adjective
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  • Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
  • It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
  • My swim was very refreshing.
  • Serve chilled or over ice for the most refreshing quaff.
    — Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Few things are quite as refreshing as a dip in the pool on a hot summer day.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2023
  • And getting to see you in the ad and hearing your voice is very refreshing.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Light, refreshing breezes blow from the north and northwest.
    — Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
  • And the fresh air fragrance is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a summer day.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The thundering 808s and pre-chorus hand claps add a refreshing depth to the beat.
    — Alex Suskind, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The rosé tastes like rosé, the red tastes like a red blend and the white option, my favorite, does have a light, refreshing fruity taste.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Learn to savor the refreshing taste of cool mint, which gives your journey a unique touch.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • What better way to start spring than with a refreshing drink?
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 1 May 2023
  • Spring calls for crisp, refreshing white wines and light-to-medium body reds.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Dill, feta and lemon juice perk up this fast and refreshing dish.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Also, try adding a basil leaf or two to lemonade to make a refreshing treat.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • Topped with tortilla crisps, this taco is refreshing and has a nice crunch.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
  • End it all with a refreshing dip in the outdoor Alpine pool, filled with water pumped up from Lake Lucerne.
    — Carole Sovocool, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The entrée salads start with a bed of crunchy, refreshing cabbage, snow pea pods, and edamame.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The clean lines and stark contrast between the white accents and dark walls create a clean, refreshing look.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Next was the melon herb chiller, which was a much milder and more refreshing beverage.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • All this paired with a light, refreshing scent that's not at all overwhelming.
    — Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
  • While the refreshing aroma wakes me up, the formula works its magic to make my skin glow.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Crisp, refreshing, and full of citrusy hops, this pale ale really hits the spot.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The couscous salad is as light and refreshing as the crisp, bubbly Baldwin cider.
    — Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Spriss is extremely refreshing and a nice sweet break from all the other spicy foods.
    — James Jeffrey, CNN, 23 June 2023
  • This lemon cheesecake will make a tart yet refreshing treat after the Easter meal.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The unique stick formula is so easy to use and feels cool to touch on the under eye, which is refreshing after a night of little sleep.
    — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Don't forget your beach read and a refreshing summer drink!
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day Magazine, 5 May 2023
  • In a refreshing change, the Sonoma update is out just over a week after Apple dropped iOS 17.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Sweet Potato Spritz Cocktail Use sweet potato in a sweet, spiced syrup that helps form the base of this refreshing cocktail.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024

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