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reparative

adjective

Definition of reparative

as in therapeutic

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Recent Examples of reparative For the most part, rich hair masks are the ultimate split-end menders because they’re packed with intensely moisturizing, reparative ingredients. — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026 The salt normalizes pH levels and encourages reparative and regenerative cycles for our skin, as well as boosting skin growth and strength, according to the Salt Therapy Association. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Its Healing Hair Oil is its most famous product, but with its reparative and growth-promoting benefits, the Damage Reverse Serum deserves to be in the spotlight, too. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reparative

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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
In the heart of the Swiss Alps, therapeutic methods of state-of-the-art medicine combined with holistic naturopathy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of therapeutic

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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.

— William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026

Definition of curative

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Slowing down to actually notice the trees around you is part of what makes long-distance hiking restorative rather than just exhausting.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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