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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
breathe in clear tonic mountain air never underestimate the tonic power of humor on a sick person
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the tonic air of the mountains is just what you need after being cooped up in the city for so long
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Recent Examples of tonic
Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022
Research has found that turmeric supplements may delay the onset of tonic-clonic seizures as well as myoclonic jerks.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Higitus Figitus — Italian gin, balsamic vermouth, basil, lemon and tonic — might just be my new favorite warm-weather drink.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Then came the tonic-clonic seizures, which are full body seizures.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022
Research has found that turmeric supplements may delay the onset of tonic-clonic seizures as well as myoclonic jerks.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
Noun
The movie's message of friendship, cooperation, sacrifice, and hope deeply resonated with the Artemis 2 team as a refreshing tonic before their big moon launch.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Higitus Figitus — Italian gin, balsamic vermouth, basil, lemon and tonic — might just be my new favorite warm-weather drink.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonic
Adjective
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The guests, influenced by a secondhand spirit of festivity, ordered a round of Melonades, a refreshing, bittersweet concoction of vodka, lemon, and cantaloupe, topped with a heap of crushed ice.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This month, a refreshing energy drink alternative, moreish Parmesan ranch potato chips, and our current favorite wood cutting board.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Collins, Higgins and a healthy Tank Dell could be a lot of fun together.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Planting a tree is an investment in a future with more beauty and shade, less air pollution and flooding, and many other good things that a healthy canopy of trees brings to us and our communities.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, more research is needed to determine how prebiotic soda affects the general population, including those who don't drink regular soda to begin with.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Compost Deodorizer Baking soda can deodorize our fridge, so why not use it on a stinky compost pile?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gardening is a great example of a restorative activity.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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That creates a passive cooling effect supporting the core temperature drop your body needs to enter restorative sleep.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Experts will give informal tours of the various plant beds contained in the garden’s Chinese medicinal garden section, answering guest questions.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Through direct and indirect exchanges with these communities, early settlers learned of Indigenous applications of sassafras and adopted them in their own preparations of medicinal teas and tonics from the root bark.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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His regular customers, who'd gather often to share a libation, started considering the folks in their community who couldn't make ends meet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brown emphasizes that his dishes are made with entirely healthful ingredients.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Or what if a nurse advised a patient to stop exercising or sleeping regularly, or eating healthful meals, or taking prescribed medications?—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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