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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
Recurring nightmares activate these stress systems, jolting people awake, triggering physiological arousal (racing heart, rapid breathing, cortisol spikes), severely fragmenting restorative sleep, and potentially wearing the stress systems out.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
On a recent Friday, the four Tubs arrived in New York, by van, from Washington, D.C., and went to get some restorative pints at a midtown Welsh pub called the Liberty, which has a statue out front of a Welsh dragon.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
For Bailey, getting back onstage is not only familiar but restorative.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
On a recent Friday, the four Tubs arrived in New York, by van, from Washington, D.C., and went to get some restorative pints at a midtown Welsh pub called the Liberty, which has a statue out front of a Welsh dragon.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
For Bailey, getting back onstage is not only familiar but restorative.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Experts have said for some time that not all fats are bad—in fact, some are healthy and key to a balanced diet that can contribute to better weight management.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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When the heat of summer kicks in, few things are more refreshing than biting into a slice of fresh fruit, like watermelon and pineapple.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
10 July 2025
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Illuminate your patio with twinkling LED outdoor string lights, tune out with the hottest summer hits with Beats headphones, or play mixologist and serve guests refreshing blended cocktails.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Instead, horehound candy tastes distinctly bittersweet and almost medicinal, due to its herby main ingredient that gets only slightly jazzed up with sugar or molasses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Caligula was also convinced that his own father, Germanicus, died from poisoning, a belief that may have encouraged him to study medicinal plants in order to avoid the same fate.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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And then editing it back and forth with my coach and reading it out loud to her every week was very therapeutic.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Since her death in 2016, the foundation has been focused on addressing mental health and trauma through education, therapeutic resources and creative arts.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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While supporters of incinerators cite the facilities’ use of high-level technology and that emissions are within healthful limits, environmentalists emphasize that incinerators still release carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, lead, mercury, dioxins, cadmium and particulate matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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The menus designed for each Female Wellness guest are crafted specifically to their needs but are in line with the company’s overall sustainable, local, healthful plans.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The only curative treatment is to remove the diseased part of the colon—ideally in a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, performed with surgical tools and a thin camera inserted through small incisions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 May 2025
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What has remained consistent is that a short walk by even a spot of trees or some lapping water can be curative for me.—
Liesel Davis,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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So, there were evidence in that discussion where the CDC directors had to provide some, quite frankly, remedial assistance to help brief these members on the basis of vaccine science.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Some members of Congress could benefit from a remedial course on presidential authority.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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