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Recent Examples of reparative
Applying a deep-conditioning or reparative hair mask or oil treatment before your shower helps the product work its magic.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Allen’s reparative narrative, though, actually revolves around Maddie’s nine-year-old daughter, Caroline (River Lipe-Smith), who has only just claimed her pronouns and, as the title tells us, her name.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Ideal for post-summer care, the reparative duo works on delivering thicker, longer and healthier hair.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Too much can form a film around the cuticle, which can actually prevent reparative ingredients from doing their job.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Allen’s reparative narrative, though, actually revolves around Maddie’s nine-year-old daughter, Caroline (River Lipe-Smith), who has only just claimed her pronouns and, as the title tells us, her name.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Ideal for post-summer care, the reparative duo works on delivering thicker, longer and healthier hair.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Too much can form a film around the cuticle, which can actually prevent reparative ingredients from doing their job.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparative
Adjective
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Norway, like many societies, can affirm a survivor’s account in therapeutic settings, but only very rarely in the courtroom.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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For some of these peptides, such as BPC-157, limited animal studies have been conducted that suggest potential therapeutic effects, such as injury repair, but without robust follow-up studies in people, these benefits haven’t been validated.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most transformative, curative, and life-affirming parts of the psychedelic experience include both ritual process and community involvement.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This composition gives the oil both restorative and antioxidant functions, supporting skin renewal, helping to neutralize free radicals, and improving the appearance of aging over time.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparative. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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