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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
Recurring nightmares activate these stress systems, jolting people awake, triggering physiological arousal (racing heart, rapid breathing, cortisol spikes), severely fragmenting restorative sleep, and potentially wearing the stress systems out.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
On a recent Friday, the four Tubs arrived in New York, by van, from Washington, D.C., and went to get some restorative pints at a midtown Welsh pub called the Liberty, which has a statue out front of a Welsh dragon.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
For Bailey, getting back onstage is not only familiar but restorative.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
On a recent Friday, the four Tubs arrived in New York, by van, from Washington, D.C., and went to get some restorative pints at a midtown Welsh pub called the Liberty, which has a statue out front of a Welsh dragon.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
For Bailey, getting back onstage is not only familiar but restorative.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Experts have said for some time that not all fats are bad—in fact, some are healthy and key to a balanced diet that can contribute to better weight management.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Start the refreshing process by cutting 1 inch off your sunflowers’ stems and washing away residue on the ends with running water.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 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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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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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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And then editing it back and forth with my coach and reading it out loud to her every week was very therapeutic.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Since her death in 2016, the foundation has been focused on addressing mental health and trauma through education, therapeutic resources and creative arts.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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While supporters of incinerators cite the facilities’ use of high-level technology and that emissions are within healthful limits, environmentalists emphasize that incinerators still release carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, lead, mercury, dioxins, cadmium and particulate matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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The menus designed for each Female Wellness guest are crafted specifically to their needs but are in line with the company’s overall sustainable, local, healthful plans.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 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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So, there were evidence in that discussion where the CDC directors had to provide some, quite frankly, remedial assistance to help brief these members on the basis of vaccine science.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Expect a rising worry about the future of Europe’s traditional auto industry, and the huge number of jobs at risk, to spur remedial action.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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