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adjective

ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv How to pronounce curative (audio)
Definition of curativenext
as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health some believe that the herb has curative properties

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curative

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noun

as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter

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Recent Examples of curative
Adjective
Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026 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, 18 Mar. 2026 Dunbar provided more than curative medicine. — Anita Moncrease, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026 Signature massages use organic oils from the Almescar tree, derived from a bioactive resin which acts as a natural insect repellent, curative panacea, and incense. — Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
  1. medicinal
  2. antidote
  3. therapeutic
  4. remedy
  5. solution
  6. therapy
  7. cure
Adjective
  • And there’s a reason people have been using this plant for more than 1,000 years for its feel-good and medicinal properties.
    — Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t fear the abundance of berries mixed with cherry—this fragrance doesn’t skew medicinal.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of medicinal
Noun
  • Plum is an instant antidote to those scoring challenges, having ranked in the top 11 in scoring each of the last five seasons, peaking at second twice.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The antidote begins with recognizing that leadership calls you to change others as much as yourself.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of antidote
Adjective
  • The request prompted Sinkule to explore the protein’s therapeutic potential himself.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There are still treatments available when cancer has spread to the bones, including therapeutic radiation, which circulates throughout the body and can help relieve discomfort.
    — Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of therapeutic
Noun
  • The values of these goods, described as flowing through third countries to evade levies on imports and other trade remedies, are based on analysis from two government and three private-sector sources.
    — Laura Curtis, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Read that figure with caution, since Arcade writes the rubric and sells the remedy.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Finding a solution for this problem position remains a necessity.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spray the solution at key entry points around the house, such as windows, doors and near plumbing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of solution
Noun
  • Amy Tucci, president of the Hospice Foundation of America, noted that some agencies provide extra therapy, aide support, and other services.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • After initial attempts at therapy had no effect, the boy’s parents made the heartbreaking decision to remove his breathing tube to end his suffering.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of therapy
Noun
  • Prepare To Win A go-live is no less than a battleground, and prevention always beats cure.
    — Komal Goyal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The condition has no cure, but can be managed with medication and treatment.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cure

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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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