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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
Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
The immune-boosting health benefits of elderberry juice Elderberry juice is a curative tonic—at least according to the many studies that have analyzed its benefits in recent years.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 9 Feb. 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
Added here is an artisanal tonic, along with lavender and grapefruit to up the floral bouquet.
—Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
The immune-boosting health benefits of elderberry juice Elderberry juice is a curative tonic—at least according to the many studies that have analyzed its benefits in recent years.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Seeing new sights and breathing in fresh energy will be refreshing.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vulnerability is absolutely essential to healthy working relationships.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Protesters and street medics have also used a baking soda solution consisting of a teaspoon of baking soda for every 8.5 ounces of water.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Analyst Michael Lavery upgraded the soda maker to overweight from neutral and hiked his price target by $5 to $40.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The victim’s parents, through what’s known as restorative justice, see that Jacob’s struggling when he’s released from incarceration and offer him hope and a helping hand.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Anchored by a rooftop pool—Palm Springs’ only one—plus sweeping desert views and private cabanas, it’s built for long, restorative afternoons.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ‘Damu Ritual’ is a multi-sensory experience involving a steam room and rain shower followed by the application of mud sourced from the Austrian Alps and enriched with medicinal plants in homage to Damu.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And yet there’s so many unbelievable medicinal properties that mushrooms that don’t even have psilocybin have to offer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The album musically represents an amalgamation of both John’s and Carlile’s sounds, blending Carlile’s folk and country sensibilities with John’s signature brand of pop.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Backstreet Boys Dates: July 11-13; July 18-20; July 25-27; Aug. 1-3; Aug. 8-10; Aug. 15-17 Time: 8 p.m. What to expect: Another first for the Sphere in 2025 is the debut of its first pop act, the ’90s quintet whose popularity has aged well and with a multigenerational fan base.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 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.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Shouldn’t all this colorful fun also be reflected in our holiday libations?—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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