- present participle of refresh.
refreshing
Example Sentences
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Tasting notes: Crisp, energetic, and driven by vibrant acidity and subtle mineral notes, Benjamin said, with a refreshing saline finish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“Doomjobbing” is the cycle of endlessly applying for employment postings, refreshing LinkedIn and scrolling job boards without making meaningful progress toward meaningful employment.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
They’re refreshing in a way that’s almost medicinal: salty, sharp, ice-cold.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Someone who was refreshing a little more than most is 23-year-old Everton fan Erik Ibsen.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A paper cup drops into place, the drink pours out and stops a quarter of an inch from the brim—a cold, refreshing drink guaranteed synthetic.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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