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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system
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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
I am in need of a long, restorative vacation
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
relocation to a milder climate proved to be just the restorative measure that was needed for the sickly child
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Recent Examples of restorative
The director could be accused of making all the principal characters too virtuous, but his love for them is part of the movie’s restorative balm.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the best approach is to listen to your body: allow genuine hunger to guide your meal schedule and give your gut enough time to complete its cleansing and restorative processes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Luckily, this Adwoa Beauty mask tackles all these concerns with Moroccan laval clay, blue-tansy-flower oil, and spirulina extract, to name just a few of its restorative, strengthening, and conditioning ingredients.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Total solitude—with no people or media—is not the most restorative type of alone time, a new study found.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, the best approach is to listen to your body: allow genuine hunger to guide your meal schedule and give your gut enough time to complete its cleansing and restorative processes.
—Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Luckily, this Adwoa Beauty mask tackles all these concerns with Moroccan laval clay, blue-tansy-flower oil, and spirulina extract, to name just a few of its restorative, strengthening, and conditioning ingredients.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Total solitude—with no people or media—is not the most restorative type of alone time, a new study found.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Carter started three of 11 games, missing time with a wrist injury, but was a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, activists concerned with animal rights, the environment, the rights of farmers, and human health are already working to ease the distortions of the subsidy system and align government subsidies with recommendations as to what constitutes a healthy, sustainable diet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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This three-in-one defines, hydrates, and smooths even the thirstiest strands—perfect for reviving a stale blowout or refreshing hair between wash days.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2025
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A lot of that is gone, and that’s really refreshing.—
Kate Storey,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cryer started her company in 2017 to promote natural healing over pharmaceuticals, and got a certification in medicinal plants from Cornell University.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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This typically occurs when using ACV for medicinal purposes.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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If that’s the case, according to best appraisal practices, they should not be considered true indicators of market value for all properties of their type.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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But for her community, comedy is cathartic and therapeutic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Workers who take care of children at Connecticut’s therapeutic autism centers aren’t required to undergo background checks that include a review of child abuse records, which is one of several gaps in oversight of these centers cited in a new report from the state’s Office of the Child Advocate.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
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Beauty companies are increasingly focused on longevity, which is about health span — in other words, finding ways for people to experience more healthful and beautiful lives for a longer period.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
12 Dec. 2024
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Research suggests that annatto has many healthful properties.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2024
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The immune-boosting health benefits of elderberry juice Elderberry juice is a curative tonic—at least according to the many studies that have analyzed its benefits in recent years.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The discovery of life-saving antibiotics, the development of protective vaccines, curative cancer treatments – all were proven by clinical trials.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The antitrust case’s remedial phase is set to begin in April.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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The order directs the Attorney General to investigate federal policies of the past four years and to recommend appropriate remedial action.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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