How to Use pick-me-up in a Sentence

pick-me-up

noun
  • Need a mid-week shopping pick-me-up?
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Need a little pick-me-up in this new week?
    — Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Try dopamine fasting or, for a quick pick-me-up, get dopamine dressed.
    — Celia Ford, Vox, 22 May 2024
  • None of this is to say that treats, splurging or pick-me-ups are bad.
    — Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
  • That said, the bevs work great as a mid-morning snack or post-run pick-me-up.
    — Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
  • Others grab a piece in the middle of the day as a sweet pick-me-up snack.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This lightweight spray is the perfect pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the week.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
  • Think of it as a morning pick-me-up of the highest order.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The father-son duo is sharing a midday pick-me-up meal.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up!
    — Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up.
    — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Enjoy them with friends at the schoolyard or by yourself as a mid-day pick-me-up.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Here are six options, plus a major event to keep in mind for a midweek pick-me-up.
    — Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Use it to wash away your makeup and leave it on to give your skin a hydrating pick-me-up.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 June 2025
  • That cup of coffee's great for a pick-me-up in the morning, but what can caffeine do for skin?
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Drinking several cups of coffee each day may do more than give you a pick-me-up.
    — Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Coffee Your morning pick-me-up might see a hefty price increase.
    — Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Mix up a mocktail, or enjoy chilled as-is for an afternoon pick-me-up.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • These caffeinated eye patches are a soothing pick-me-up for tired eyes.
    — Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
  • And for many people, coffee is the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day.
    — USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Meander through the store’s snack and candy aisles for a shopping pick-me-up.
    — Rachel Schlueter, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
  • And Starbucks gives its CEO a pick-me-up.
    — Hari Govind, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Your afternoon pick-me-up deserves a charming cup-and-saucer set.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The result is an adorable, delicious pick-me-up that’s topped with a little treat.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • If your bedroom or bathroom needs a pick-me-up, there are plenty of discounts to go around.
    — Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • That means drinking orange juice by itself could give you a quick pick-me-up in the morning.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
  • While many of us power through the day with coffee, some opt for caffeine pouches as a pick-me-up.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • For a midweek pick-me-up, fans can grab a large order of hash browns for free with a $1 purchase.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • These would be perfect to bring to a brunch or potluck, or even to the office for an afternoon pick-me-up.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025

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