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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
Each singer is known for powerful vocal performances, and their voices complement one another with a graceful concord, highlighting the song’s message of a cowboy’s straightforward, restorative and effective prayers.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Silence is deeply restorative at the moment.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
To complete your restorative stay, take advantage of the property’s 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, or the resort-style rooftop pool overlooking downtown.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Silence is deeply restorative at the moment.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
To complete your restorative stay, take advantage of the property’s 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, or the resort-style rooftop pool overlooking downtown.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Opt for healthy unsaturated fats, such as avocado, olive oil, and fish.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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If refreshing your home is a goal for 2026, consider soft pieces that make your space feel extra cozy during winter.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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When paired with the refreshing quiet of the desert, the setting is truly a respite from daily stressors.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The curtains were drawn so that it was dimly lit even during the daytime, and a medicinal smell filled the room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tay and his team express hope that in the near future, the microneedle approach will be a significant component of vertical and urban food and medicinal farms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales toured the hospital's neuro-rehabilitation center, where patients used a therapeutic gym and arts and crafts activities center.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The site's first building going up is a therapeutic foster home.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crystal Mountain, Michigan Founded in 1956 as a community ski area, Crystal Mountain (28 miles southwest of Traverse City) has become a destination for healthful, pampering getaways.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The founders of the social media-savvy store — all in their mid-20s, first-time grocers, and one of them a Miami native — feel Nude Miami is feeding into a Miami trend of shoppers seeking healthful eating options.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, white sage has been relentlessly poached in the wild due to its vaunted curative properties and its international reputation for spiritual cleansing when burned as a smudge stick.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Dec. 2025
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Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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