- present participle of refresh.
refreshing
Example Sentences
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Mr. Rubio’s testimony was refreshing because he acknowledged that the job is far from finished.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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
One MP, Chris Curtis, told the BBC the essay was "refreshing" because it raises some of the big issues the UK faces.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
For the moms who love a tart yet refreshing dessert, treat them to homemade lime ice cream.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
For the truth was, it was extremely refreshing to be out in the summerhouse after many continuous days in the main building and neither of us was inclined to hurry with our tasks.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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