- present participle of refresh.
refreshing
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In the wake of Gillis’ most recent hosting gig, it’s been refreshing to see men in the entertainment industry call him out.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026
He tells BBC Newsbeat that having a proper schedule and remembering to stay hydrated makes a "refreshing change" from filming the Netflix smash-hit that made him famous.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The dumplings are freshly made to order—for about $14 per very-generous portion—and served with a refreshing, cold garlic sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Kang noted the influence of South Korean dramas smuggled in on USB drives, finding them "so refreshing and more credible than North Korea state propaganda".
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Marty was like announcing, “Okay, we’ll go out and get some of the great beverage of Coke, with its refreshing flavor,” but no one was really rattling that way now.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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