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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 spa exclusively uses products by Dr. Barbara Sturm, who is a frequent guest of the property, celebrated for its restorative massages and treatments.
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Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Fortunately, many of its best hotels have pampering, restorative wellness amenities and programs.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
That includes six regular education teachers, six special education teachers, a school counselor, a college and career coach, a conflict resolution specialist, a restorative justice coordinator, and an assistant principal and principal.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
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Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Fortunately, many of its best hotels have pampering, restorative wellness amenities and programs.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
That includes six regular education teachers, six special education teachers, a school counselor, a college and career coach, a conflict resolution specialist, a restorative justice coordinator, and an assistant principal and principal.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
Adjective
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Though online diets are often filled with rigid rules and exclusions, the healthiest way to eat takes into account your mental and emotional health as well, experts previously told USA TODAY.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Curcumin also supports the healthy flexibility and function of your blood vessels.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 June 2025
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Bright acidity and a refreshing minerality result in a lingering, dry finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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No beach day is complete without refreshing drinks and snacks.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Some even eat loquats raw, not only for their addictive taste, but also for medicinal purposes.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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It is often sold in the form of lotions, oils and edibles for medicinal purposes.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 June 2025
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That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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What Aggarwal does best is to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs, and this collection was no different — with his modern reinterpretations of vintage Banarasi textiles.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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The funding will go towards procuring more ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF).—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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Thankfully, a new study by researchers from the First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, China, has investigated the effectiveness of various therapeutic options for treating the condition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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At the same time, approximately 80% of chronic disease and premature death could be prevented by not smoking, being physically active, and adhering to a healthful dietary pattern.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The home created for the program was filled with a gym, healthful food and other healthful amenities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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What has remained consistent is that a short walk by even a spot of trees or some lapping water can be curative for me.—
Liesel Davis,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Pharmacies that sold curative tonics started adding sweeteners and other syrups; then, serving the mixtures got easier.—
Liza Weisstuch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Right now, real-world tasks—like supporting dispatch coordination, tagging inventory or managing a nonprofit’s social media—are often treated as side gigs or remedial work in the education pipeline.—
Khaitsa Wasiyo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The administration could use instruments such as Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which addresses unfair trade practices, and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the United States to impose tariffs or take other remedial actions on national security grounds.—
Emily Kilcrease,
Foreign Affairs,
9 June 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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