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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
Jimenez is a permanent makeup artist and medical tattooist, based in both Hanover Park, Ill., and Sherman Oaks, Calif., and specializes in areola restoration, scar camouflage, permanent makeup and other restorative tattoo services.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Delectable and even restorative, this wine is the quintessential porch pounder.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
And in June, Arkansas became the first state to require insurance companies to cover restorative reproductive medicine treatments.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Make a commitment to set aside restorative time for yourself every week, and honor that commitment.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Delectable and even restorative, this wine is the quintessential porch pounder.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
And in June, Arkansas became the first state to require insurance companies to cover restorative reproductive medicine treatments.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Make a commitment to set aside restorative time for yourself every week, and honor that commitment.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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For consumers who are healthy and earn too much to qualify for ACA plan subsidies, short-term plans might be a viable option for temporary coverage, Giovannelli said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the competition on the practice field is healthy.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Terra looks exactly as depicted on the website which was refreshing, no surprises!—
Melissa Maria,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cucumber water, made by infusing fresh cucumber slices in water, can be a refreshing way to meet your hydration needs.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
26 Aug. 2025
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Depending on consumption levels, people can develop physical tolerance and thus experience withdrawal, said Dr. Oliver Grundmann, a leading kratom researcher and clinical professor in the department of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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There’s also concern that medicinal plants are affected.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
22 Aug. 2025
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Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini beans are a good source of nutrients like protein, fiber, folate, iron and potassium.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Two of the children are in good condition and one child is in serious condition.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The property is built directly over the island’s famed thermal springs—legendary natural pools said to offer many therapeutic benefits.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Breaches of these ethical principles and standards can, in turn, significantly undermine public trust in the mental health field and lead to ruptures in existing therapeutic relationships—thereby placing Jewish clients at risk when seeking the safe, supportive spaces otherwise assured to them.—
Daniel Balva,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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For anyone who feels healthful food is bland or boring, Santavicca encourages them to come and try their food.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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The light was believed to be the cure for tuberculosis, a miraculous ingredient to ensure healthful longevity, and later, what turned celluloid reels into movie magic.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Embracing a curative culture appears to require a great deal of effort on the part of leaders.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Procedures and treatments are rewarded while preventative and curative methodologies remain undervalued.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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While no injuries have been reported as of August 7, the remedial action is a full refund for consumers.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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He was disciplined with a month of unpaid leave, a week of remedial training and a two-week ride-along with a training officer.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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