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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviative
Adjective
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Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025 -
The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The media outlet said Arc’teryx’s attitude and its proposed remedial measures would be the focus of overseas consumers’ attention.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Publicly celebrate measurable wins to build and reinforce behaviors that are creating momentum, and design any course revisions as strategic positioning changes, not remedial fixes, to keep teams engaged and forward-looking.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to a report by the Topeka Capital-Journal, the Kansas DCF submitted a corrective action plan by the deadline.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Current options to improve vision include corrective reading glasses, progressive lenses and surgical procedures.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Blend carrot juice with ice and fruits for a refreshing smoothie.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Most tequila recipes are bright and refreshing, leaning on the spirit’s inherent affinity for sunshine.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Research finds that eating mostly healthful, nutritious foods also helps.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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Existing programs distribute custom produce boxes from local growers, working with nutrition specialists to teach people how to use the food in a healthful diet.—
Clara Migoya,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their clientele may have access to rehabilitative services through these centers, but that cry for help may not come for a long time.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, Devonté Hynes, on his fifth studio LP as Blood Orange, manages to make life’s contemplative moments seem urgent, celestial, and rehabilitative.—
Will Dukes,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At a moment as troubled as this one, to escape from this time into time itself is somehow salubrious.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Rams → Chelsea With the respective lures of Los Angeles and salubrious west London, both these clubs have a big market feel.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders.—
Carolina de Armas,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Alleviative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviative. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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