FRESHENED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in refreshed

made or become fresh in spirits or vigor the team came back from the locker room freshened and ready for the rest of the game

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freshened

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verb

past tense of freshen

as in restored

to bring back to a former condition or vigor cool glasses of lemonade freshened us after a day of hard work outside

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How Often To Replace Pine Straw A general guideline is that pine straw looks and performs at its best if replaced or freshened twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 The Tucson was substantially freshened for 2025 so 2026 is largely a carryover year. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game. — Sam McDowell 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026

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Adjective

This cozy sweater is a refreshed version of the brand’s popular design from the 80s.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026
Musk first promoted the refreshed Roadster concept at an event in November 2017, and the following June in a series of tweets.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of refreshed

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The two-story, Georgian stone building that was originally built around 1680 was destroyed by an earthquake in 1840 and was last restored in 1983.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Once service is restored, customers may notice discolored water or air in their pipes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of restored

Adjective

All of a sudden, Bass was a staggering champion lunging at a revived Raman, who swung and stung and ducked the way only a hungry up-and-comer can.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The Charlotte Observer recently spoke to Keogh about his plans for the revived brand.

— Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of revived

Verb

Now, officials in the nation's capital have renewed their push for automation on Metro's Red Line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Now, following some ownership conniptions and a financial restructuring, McLaren Automotive is renewed, its previously rather technocratic approach tempered by a strong sense of history.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of renewed

Verb

University of Sheffield scientists have recreated the original recipe to produce a contemporary glass sculpture with the same optical effect.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
The Sashiko Gals, a collective of female artisans formed in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, recreated the Polo Bear using patches of indigo denim and chambray.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreated

Verb

The American luxury jewelry brand renovated the 2,717-square-foot boutique at 371 North Rodeo Drive as part of a broader strategy to elevate the brand’s presence in key markets.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
The massive Congress Hall is being renovated as a space for art and theater.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026

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