- present participle of refresh.
refreshing
Example Sentences
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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
Citroen chief executive Xavier Chardon described the new car as "a modern, ingenious and refreshing response to the mobility challenges of tomorrow".
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
“So many people aren’t aware of anything outside of themselves, and so it was really refreshing and took me back to how a lot of house music used to be,” Savage says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 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
It is refreshing sometimes to fight with her.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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