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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
  • Despite the abundance of berries, the fragrance never veers into the medicinal territory that cherry can sometimes take on.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • These Europeans did not similarly preserve the knowledge held by Caribbean communities about the plant’s medicinal uses.
    — Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2026
Definition of medicinal
Noun
  • The antidote begins with recognizing that leadership calls you to change others as much as yourself.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Where Gen Z seems to go along as an antidote to digital overload, the same hobbies are the only retirement lifestyle that many can afford.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of antidote
Adjective
  • Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When used as a therapeutic peptide, it’s usually administered through an injection.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of therapeutic
Noun
  • My remedy for this was to negate every physical item on that list.
    — Nhi Mundy, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Builder’s remedy project appeal The owners of Mountain Winery are appealing the Saratoga Planning Commission’s decision to reject their builder’s remedy project proposal, according to a July 13 letter from their lawyers to the city.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Her campaign is centered on housing solutions, economic recovery and health care reform.
    — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One solution that came from readers of this column was to put up a flag whenever the pool was open and take it down whenever guests weren’t welcome.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of solution
Noun
  • Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Now scientists are turning to more unorthodox approaches, including psilocybin therapy.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of therapy
Noun
  • The average survival rate is between 12 and 18 months, and there is currently no cure for the illness.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, however surgery or medications can help manage movement symptoms.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 30 July 2026
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