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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system
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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
I am in need of a long, restorative vacation
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
relocation to a milder climate proved to be just the restorative measure that was needed for the sickly child
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Recent Examples of restorative
The desert city has long been known for spiritual retreats, vortex hikes, and restorative getaways, but more visitors are now flocking there after dark.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Once a non-negotiable part of the workday, the lunch break has slowly been replaced by something far less restorative.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
These organic forms were quiet, humanistic, restorative, and deeply connected to the enduring relationship between body, nature, and stone.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Night sweats, shifting hormones and the sheer volume of responsibilities can rob women of the deep, restorative rest their bodies need to function, recover and stay well.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Once a non-negotiable part of the workday, the lunch break has slowly been replaced by something far less restorative.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
These organic forms were quiet, humanistic, restorative, and deeply connected to the enduring relationship between body, nature, and stone.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Night sweats, shifting hormones and the sheer volume of responsibilities can rob women of the deep, restorative rest their bodies need to function, recover and stay well.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Visitors aren't always able to see Snowflake, and the zoo says that's an important part of keeping her healthy.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Some lifestyle habits can help lower high blood pressure after a diagnosis or to maintain blood pressure that is healthy.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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For anyone who loves the look of heels but hates the discomfort that usually comes with them, these Vivaia mid-heels offer a refreshing alternative.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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How refreshing to have a MAGA insider repudiate the lies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Garlic Garlic is a superfood that's been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, mainly due to its natural immune-supporting properties.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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Instead, horehound candy tastes distinctly bittersweet and almost medicinal, due to its herby main ingredient that gets only slightly jazzed up with sugar or molasses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2025
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More than 30,000 of the hair tools have been bought in the past month, which has earned it best-seller status at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Unlike standard eye drops that get washed away by tears within minutes, living eye drops use bacteria that colonize the eye and continuously release therapeutic proteins after a single application.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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One of those psychologists is Deidre McClellan, who provides therapeutic support for all Safe Streets workers, including Burton.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
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One way to Chinamaxx is to watch a Korean dating show and develop a taste for healthful virtues.—
Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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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
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How to Get Rid of Lawn Grubs Successfully controlling lawn grubs relies on timing and the growth phase of the insect; depending on these factors, treatment can be either preventive or curative.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 May 2026
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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