as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
some believe that the herb has curative properties
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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
Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Since there’s no preventive or curative medicine, avoiding infection is the best course of action.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026
Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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
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Adjective
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
Since there’s no preventive or curative medicine, avoiding infection is the best course of action.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026
Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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The leader of the effort is Steven Olson, Sanford Burnham Prebys’ executive director of medicinal chemistry.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As is the case with many medicinal herbs, overconsumption can be toxic, so proceed with caution.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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There are questions being raised, and the best antidote for falsehood is the truth in accuracy.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Wednesday’s debate, hosted by Los Angeles NBC and Telemundo affiliates, initially seemed like a far calmer antidote to a combative CNN forum Tuesday night.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That umbrella term encompasses wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, boot camps and places like the now-defunct Asheville Academy.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Packed with nutrients like calcium, protein, and beneficial compounds, milk has benefits when used as a homemade garden remedy.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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In 1946, an émigré Frenchman turned Harvard professor, Georges Doriot, proposed an audacious remedy.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Matching sets are my go-to solution for instantly achieving a chic, put-together look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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But the gap crisis needs a solution.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Cold plunge therapy has become one of the biggest wellness trends of the past few years, with A-list celebrities from Harry Styles to LeBron James publicly embracing ice baths as part of their recovery routines.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Red light therapy has become deeply integrated into my wellness routine because of its impact on mitochondrial function, inflammation, cellular repair, circulation and brain function.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The news has been met with fear by a world still reeling from the pandemic, as hantavirus, a viral disease transmitted to humans by rodents that causes serious infections of the lungs or kidneys, does not have a specific vaccine, treatment, or cure.—
Nicola Bambini,
Vanity Fair,
10 May 2026
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Landon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1991 and spent the last few months of his life advocating for a cure.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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