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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
Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Cocktails are $10 each and include the Malaga Spritz (white port, gin, tonic, lemon and olives) and the Shrub-a-Dub-Dub (seasonal shrub cocktail or mocktail).
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Each of Erewhon’s seven locations has a tonic bar that serves a variety of smoothies.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
Expect an activation from The Emerald Cup paying homage to winners from the recent Emerald Cup Awards, a tonic bar from Space Gems, and a wellness and movement schedule by Lucky Box Club.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 12 July 2022
Noun
Researchers found that a hair tonic containing lemongrass essential oil effectively reduced dandruff.7 It was significantly reduced at a week and even more at two weeks.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Cocktails are $10 each and include the Malaga Spritz (white port, gin, tonic, lemon and olives) and the Shrub-a-Dub-Dub (seasonal shrub cocktail or mocktail).
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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For Prince William, who has such a great platform, to lend his voice, his resources into creating positive change is such a refreshing, wonderful thing to see.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lo-Fi Spritz Effortlessly Cool for the Wicked Crowd For a lighter, bittersweet sip, this spritz brings a refreshing twist to any Oz celebration.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Studies have shown the positive effect that strength training can have on healthy bone development in kids, leading to a lower likelihood of fractures.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Supergirl started as a CBS series with a healthy budget and a sunshiney Devil Wears Prada–esque story about Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist), Superman’s cousin, paying her dues as a journalist and fledgling superhero.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Baking Soda and Vinegar The use of baking soda and vinegar is typically the best approach for removing soap scum.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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The rapidly growing local chain Tono Pizzeria & Cheesesteaks has an inflation-busting Tuesday deal: Buy one pizza and a soda and get another pizza and a soda for free.Nick Halter, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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And in 2022, Chesa Boudin, who advocated for restorative justice and ending mass incarceration, was ousted as San Francisco’s district attorney in a recall.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The cycling of day and night creates a natural clock that enables a restorative night’s sleep for primates like us.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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In addition to its medicinal and beauty uses, hemp is also used for a variety of commercial and industry products, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and even biofuel.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After an all-day sit in a pop up blind, three longbeards finally marched through at 25 yards that afternoon.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The public is encouraged to visit these establishments to order these specialty libations.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Indulge your love for food and libations with a diverse selection of cooking and wine pairing classes.Roger Sands, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Tonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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