CURATIVE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv

Definition of curative

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

Payers also struggle with how to value one-time curative treatments like CAR-T cell cancer therapies. — Kimberley Jane Barnes, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for curative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative

Adjective

As Krouse emphasizes, honey has a record of medicinal use going back more than 4,000 years.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Fresh Finishing Herbs Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro lose their bright flavor and can take on a bitter, medicinal note after long cooking.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of medicinal

Noun

Both Gulf News and Irish Examiner are already positioning these hobbies as mindful, screen-free antidotes to burnout.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Dietitians see themselves as an antidote to the mixed bag of nutrition information people are getting online, in conversation with AI chatbots, or even in official government documents.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of antidote

Adjective

But keto is a serious therapeutic approach for brain disorders dating back more than a century.

— Kelly Rogers Victor, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Later that night, there’s more fallout from recent events — albeit of a more therapeutic kind — when Keeley and Rebecca share their problems while watching Bridesmaids before ending the night determined to carry on.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of therapeutic

Noun

Markets have seen through the emptiness of Bessent’s remedy, as ‘bond vigilantes’ have driven bond yields even higher despite Bessent’s band-aids.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
With so much change, finding a remedy to one of Villa’s biggest challenges will be one of the first steps towards an emerging and successful era.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

Fisher-Kamm met Tuesday with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to address concerns and discuss possible solutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The traditional fatal flaws of Burrow injuries and wretched defenses have real solutions with the defensive line depth and Joe Flacco in place to keep the team on track.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of solution

Noun

Since her daughter’s death, Shader Smith has traveled the world, raising awareness about AMR and about the potential of phage therapy to save lives.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Menus from the brand’s Michelin-star-earning chefs are de rigueur, as are personalized spa therapies, and high-end boutiques such as Cartier.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of therapy

Noun

Diagnosed at age 3 with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that clogs the lungs with sticky mucus, Smith grew up with doctors expecting a cure to arrive in time to save her.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
At the time of her diagnosis, there was no cure for hepatitis C, which is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and potential long-term damage.

— Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

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