Examples of restorative in a Sentence
Adjective
the restorative powers of rest
took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system
Noun
Sleep is a powerful restorative.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Reflect, realign and journal among the stacks in this one-hour restorative session followed by a mimosa (or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage) toast and private access to Book Society.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The chickpea soup is a great restorative.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
While modest in size, it’s thoughtfully designed—offering pro-lift facials, ultra-glow peels, Himalayan salt rituals, hot stone therapy, and deeply restorative treatments like the Pro Sleep and Indian head massages.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Reflect, realign and journal among the stacks in this one-hour restorative session followed by a mimosa (or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage) toast and private access to Book Society.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a 60-room beachfront getaway set along 19 acres of natural sand dunes and California coastline along the Monterey Peninsula, outside San Francisco, is a perfect restorative.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The chickpea soup is a great restorative.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restorative. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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restorative
1 of 2 adjective
re·stor·ative
ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv 
-ˈstȯr-
: of or relating to restoration
especially
: having power to restore
the restorative value of food and rest
restorative
2 of 2 noun
: something that serves to restore to consciousness or health
Medical Definition
restorative
1 of 2 adjective
re·stor·ative
ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv, -ˈstȯr-
: of, relating to, or providing restoration
restorative treatment
restorative dentistry
restorative
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a medicine) that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health
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