How to Use stimulating in a Sentence

stimulating

adjective
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  • To me, this is one of the most stimulating hunt seasons of the year.
    — Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Is that part of what’s stimulating about the show for you?
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
  • This is a stimulating day full of new faces, new places and new ideas!
    — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Even on thick hair, this brush was able to reach through to the scalp and provide a relaxing and stimulating massage.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
  • In contrast, light in the evening – including the light emitted by screens – is highly stimulating to the brain.
    — Horacio De La Iglesia, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The on-field action wasn’t a whole lot more stimulating than the rainfall that parenthesized it.
    — Mitchell Forde, oregonlive, 5 July 2023
  • In that sense, playing in places other than Japan is very stimulating.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Along with placing a night light further from the bed, sleepers should avoid using blue or white lights, which are more stimulating.
    — Anna Halkidis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2023
  • The best fan theories tend to have a stimulating effect.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Before dozing off, dim the light and avoid entertainment that’s too stimulating, as well as the blue light that emits from smart devices.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Black and white—along with primary colors such as red, yellow, and blue—are much more stimulating.
    — Emily Cook, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
  • As Jhené changed backstage, the song played with some stimulating visuals before Ab-Soul popped out to perform his verse.
    — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Aug. 2024
  • It’s been a fantastic run, and highly stimulating to see the gallery bounce back and forth between the museum’s shows and those organized by the Bidwells.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Although a stimulating step, the pain is temporary and lasts only a few minutes.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The smooth silicone base stretches a bit for those with girth and provides stimulating vibration even when used alone.
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
  • The more unknown and new something is to you, the more stimulating and invigorating you should find the experience.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2022
  • It’s also thought that the stimulating effect that coffee has on the gut might also be helpful in keeping the levels of bacteria balanced and in check.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
  • So, go ahead and grab your favorite coffee mug, make breakfast, and dig into these inspiring morning quotes for a stimulating way to start your day.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2023
  • This temperature-play-friendly toy can also be used for a stimulating massage on any and all of your erogenous zones.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Their tough texture helps scrub plaque and tartar off of the teeth, while also treating them with a source of entertainment that is both mentally stimulating and fun.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Rosemary is a stimulating herb that improves blood circulation to the scalp.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Getting together with old friends and acquaintances can be very stimulating and fun and even inspiring to me.
    — NBC News, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Enjoy a range of mouthwatering tastes, like the stimulating mint, the zingy citrus, the pure and natural, the tasty strawberry, and even the enticing cookies & cream.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • Bright overhead lighting is too stimulating and should be avoided.
    — Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The theme park, by contrast, is hyper-stimulating, 360 degrees of nonstop visual pop.
    — New York Times, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Indoors, the sight of dozens of people passing plates in a dining room whose decor mixes ropes, murals of falling people and a masked bull head — hello, Dalí! — is as stimulating as a triple espresso.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Take the risk of saying something stimulating, and give them an opportunity to surprise you!
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • In contrast, rate cuts have a stimulating effect on the economy, which is generally seen as a good thing for stocks as they are faced with the prospect of higher potential sales and revenue.
    — Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Lam makes a point of displaying work in unusual places in order to provide stimulating experiences for the viewer.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The work can be intense and although stimulating, individual projects may not fully satisfy the creative ambitions or talents of employees.
    — Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

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