alleviative

adjective

as in curative

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviative
  1. curative
  2. remedial
  3. corrective
  4. refreshing
  5. healthful
  6. salubrious
  7. medicinal
  8. salutary
Adjective
  • The rationale was the large debt, the growing interest payments (now over $1 trillion), and the political polarization that could prevent agreement on curative measures.
    John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Six of 13 patients with stage IV cancer were still eligible for potentially curative treatment.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of curative
Adjective
  • Manley, who was present at the condominium in downtown Austin where Taylor fatally shot DeSilva, testified Tuesday that the 32-year-old officer was not internally sanctioned for the incident or referred to remedial training.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The centre of defence needed remedial work and this move promises to bring stability and a solid platform.
    Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
Definition of remedial
Adjective
  • Currently, of course, the corrective price action has been felt by some areas, but not all.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These details similarly require mention as a corrective to the notion that government debt drives inflation, as in currency devaluation.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of corrective
Adjective
  • Sparkling water, also called carbonated, fizzy, or bubbly water, is the general term for water infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating refreshing bubbles.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Drink Simple has a refreshing line of sparkling maple water flavors, such as orange cream, cherry cola and raspberry lemon.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of refreshing
Adjective
  • This healthful snack is ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Stick to your routine as much as possible, focus on non-food activities, and use healthful tips like simple ingredient swaps to lighten traditional dishes.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • Overall, however, short-term economic indicators seem to offer a salubrious outlook for company stock performance.
    Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • His contention seems to have been borne out: research increasingly supports a salubrious effect of democratic governance.
    Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of salubrious
Adjective
  • Renowned for nutritional and medicinal properties, these tiny superfoods resemble blueberries.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His love for cannabis isn’t just about getting high—Nelson believes in its medicinal benefits, particularly for pain management and mental health.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of medicinal
Adjective
  • This is often celebrated as another salutary effect of creating jobs for people’s spouses.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • To that end, the ever-gracious Greene always made a point of connecting people, but more in a salutary way than a pushy way.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of salutary
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