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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
At the top, an indoor–outdoor onsen draws mineral-rich water from deep beneath Tokyo, providing a restorative soak with views of the city skyline.
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Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Each hotel that graces the chain of islands feels like it's been designed to ensure that travelers' expectations of a restorative vacation are met.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
This balance of breathability and contouring comfort promotes a cooler, more restorative sleep experience.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The commission’s report recommends a formal agreement between the Navajo Nation and Gallup-McKinley for the district to adopt a discipline policy based on restorative justice, a strategy that seeks to rebuild relationships, not simply punish the student who caused the harm.
—Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 9 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Each hotel that graces the chain of islands feels like it's been designed to ensure that travelers' expectations of a restorative vacation are met.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
This balance of breathability and contouring comfort promotes a cooler, more restorative sleep experience.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The commission’s report recommends a formal agreement between the Navajo Nation and Gallup-McKinley for the district to adopt a discipline policy based on restorative justice, a strategy that seeks to rebuild relationships, not simply punish the student who caused the harm.
—Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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One of the world’s five Blue Zones, Nicoya is known for its high number of centenarians whose longevity is often attributed to their healthy, community-centric lifestyle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Doing good feels as refreshing as a clean home.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instead of refreshing prices every night after the kids go to bed, let the apps do the work and notify you when fares drop.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rhinos are targeted by poachers who kill them because of the high demand for rhino horn products for medicinal and other uses in parts of Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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To investigate birch tar’s medicinal potential, the team extracted tar from modern birch tree bark, specifically targeting tree species known from Neanderthal sites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Still, Brooks’s turn away from politics and toward a more therapeutic project has not been wholly unhelpful.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Terranova, who leads a healthful lifestyle, was actually in acute heart failure.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dunbar provided more than curative medicine.—
Anita Moncrease,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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