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Recent Examples of reparative
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.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Pracaxi oil, andiroba oil, niacinamide, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and an Amazonian tree extract give this antioxidant, reparative, anti-inflammatory, collagen-producing, wrinkle-filling, and elasticity-improving benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Partnering with Evidens de Beauté and Sodashi, services range from reparative facials with a Japanese kobido-style lifting massage to post-ski treatments that incorporate cryotherapy, compression boots, and aromatic oils.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Long used for its hydrating, toning, and reparative qualities, this botanical ingredient has become a cornerstone of modern Korean skincare, and is especially beloved by those with sensitive or reactive skin.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Pracaxi oil, andiroba oil, niacinamide, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and an Amazonian tree extract give this antioxidant, reparative, anti-inflammatory, collagen-producing, wrinkle-filling, and elasticity-improving benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Partnering with Evidens de Beauté and Sodashi, services range from reparative facials with a Japanese kobido-style lifting massage to post-ski treatments that incorporate cryotherapy, compression boots, and aromatic oils.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Long used for its hydrating, toning, and reparative qualities, this botanical ingredient has become a cornerstone of modern Korean skincare, and is especially beloved by those with sensitive or reactive skin.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparative
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These regulations should ensure that any platform capable of forming a persuasive bond with a user is subject to similar safety oversight as a licensed therapeutic service.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Health workers say the sessions are designed as therapeutic interventions for living with anxiety, depression, autism, schizophrenia or other conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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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,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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One white student called for restorative justice through education and reconciliation, while another white student wanted to promote uncomfortable conversations.—
Ingrid A. Nelson,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Per the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency, PMMA is only authorized for use as a restorative treatment and not for aesthetic purposes.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparative. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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