refreshing

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Scientists still do not fully understand what happens in the brain to create this sense of deep, refreshing rest.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Mangan points out that the team and audience need to "build up a rhythm and rapport with the show", adding "it felt refreshing to see an ambition / piece of madness... even being attempted".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"People are currently thinking about leaving the city, going out, refreshing themselves, but right now they can't afford it," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

There is no shame in Gyllenhaal’s game, and her honest excitement to dabble with references and emotion is refreshing, even when these moments grate.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

After a refreshing hot shower, I put on clean clothes—jeans, dangly peace-sign earrings, and a T-shirt featuring Gloria Steinem's face—and head down to meet the rest of the group.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins