Example Sentences

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His lyrics are refreshing, clearly about human yearning but never seeming confessional or like he has a specific point to make.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

They are refreshing, can show floral notes depending on the blend, and the light bubbles cut through any interference that may come from the asparagus.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2023

I can’t say these new colors go so far as to make a good thing better, as they’re functionally the same, but they are refreshing enough to make them feel somehow improved.

From The Verge • Jun. 19, 2022

It’s studded with pieces of shrimp, filled with bean sprouts and served with sprigs of cilantro and basil, which are refreshing with the slightly sweet caramel flavor of the crepe.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021

As an illustration, I present my reader with a scene in a coffee-house, in which two friends are refreshing themselves, and exchanging philosophical reflections on the vanities of human life.

From John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 by Frith, William Powell