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Recent Examples of restorative Community Atmosphere Focused on Health At THE WELL, residents will find some of Miami’s best restorative and holistic wellness care. Caitlin Montoya, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025 Earth tones: Sage, nutty browns, and watery blues are grounding, restorative, and promote relaxation and clarity. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025 After losing several elders and aunties who had adopted us after my mother’s death, my family experienced the importance of restorative travel first-hand. Leslie Hsu Oh, Vogue, 1 May 2025 The restorative nature of Brighton & Hove Albion’s late comeback win against West Ham highlighted the influence of Lewis Dunk and the folly of writing off the club’s long-serving captain. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restorative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
Adjective
  • Gummed up Emulsifiers can be found in foods marketed as natural or healthy as well as ones that look artificial.
    David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
  • Beyond the athletic competition, the Enhanced Games are making the grand case that safe use of PEDs at their events can trickle down to the general public, allowing people to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Pineapple can be a refreshing and beneficial addition to your meals when eaten in moderation and paired with a healthy diet and exercise.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
  • Set up pool floats, play beach volleyball, and serve refreshing drinks like lemonade or iced tea.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Thereafter, medicinal use of the gas was gradually accepted.
    Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
  • Under the stewardship of David Hosack, one of the most famous doctors of his generation, many plants were grown for medicinal purposes.
    Kholood Eid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.
    Quartz Staff, Quartz, 19 May 2025
  • The film topped Entertainment Weekly's 2022 list of Tom Cruise-starring projects ranked by grade, and came in just behind Born on the Fourth of July as containing Cruise's all-time best screen performance.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
    Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike sitting, sleep promotes healthful, restorative processes that help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and support heart function, says Diaz.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 May 2025
  • However, many people find that gradual weight loss is achievable with a balanced approach—healthful eating, regular exercise, and sometimes medication.
    Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The person may or may not also receive curative treatment for their condition.2 Comfort care focuses on pain relief, symptom control, and improving a person's quality of life.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This includes advocating for policies that eliminate the requirement to forgo curative treatments, improve reimbursement rates and address provider shortages.
    James Dismond, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Take remedial action when necessary and ensure the AI agent can learn and improve continuously.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The current homeowner, who prefers to remain anonymous, purchased the property within the last few years and recognized that the orange trees, along with nearby macadamia nut, avocado, guava and fig trees that previous owners had planted, were declining and needing specialized remedial care.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025

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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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