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refreshing

[ ri-fresh-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.:
a refreshing nap.
pleasingly fresh or different:
a refreshing lack of pretense.

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First recorded in 1570–80; refresh + -ing ²

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The choreography is refreshing but might be more so with a little more restraint.

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Voelkel appreciated such sincerity, finding Roberts’ words refreshing ahead of what he knew would be a daunting season.

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"The turn in weather means shoppers will be thinking about refreshing their wardrobes and homes," said Ms Berg.

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I was refreshing the page until I got a really good seat and drove two hours straight to San Francisco after work.

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So, when Van Nistelrooy arrived, his honesty was welcomed, his methods and messages refreshing.

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