ameliorative

Definition of ameliorativenext
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorative
Adjective
  • Of the constructive feedback that The Athletic received in asking about Gold, several of our respondents noted that the Bruins’ AHL development track record during Gold’s tenure is lacking.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • In today’s world constructive dialogue has become very difficult.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Taurus Sun works beautifully with Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing growth through collaboration, feedback, and supportive connections.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
  • There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Adjective
  • But in a bleak youth job market, there’s a growing recognition that crossing the graduation stage is not always enough to put young people on a path to gainful employment.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The goal is to prepare these students for their future jobs by developing the skills needed to find gainful employment.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • This is in large part because 401(k)-type plans became more common and, according to the paper, displaced more liquid and less remunerative forms of saving such as checking accounts.
    Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • This mundane enterprise turned out to be reasonably remunerative.
    Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • But prosecutors argued that the South Florida group, in collaboration with a few key Haitians starting in April 2021, wanted to replace Moïse with a new president willing to hire them for lucrative security and infrastructure contracts in Haiti.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
  • This evening, Barclays is actually hosting the semifinals of Unrivaled, the lucrative three-on-three US women’s basketball league that tips off in the WNBA offseason and streams live on HBO Max.
    Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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“Ameliorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorative. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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