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Recent Examples of restorative Via a berry fruit complex, vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter, this has all the makings of a restorative, dryness-busting lip treatment. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 There is something deeply restorative about it. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025 Your sleeping pad turns into a yoga mat, your sleeping bag becomes a blanket, and your backpack makes a sturdy support in more restorative stretches. Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025 Through the compassionate yet rigorous structures of restorative justice and the generosity of two people who might have spent their lives hating him, Dunne changed course. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restorative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
Adjective
  • Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to her success, the celebrity chef has also been sharing her healthy recipes on social media and her Chloë’s Kitchen food blog.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While both flavors share the same SPF actives and nourishing base, the Mint version delivers a refreshing, tingly finish from peppermint oil and menthol, while the Açai option leans sweeter with antioxidant-rich fruit extracts.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The family’s wealth dates back to George Garvin Brown, who launched Brown-Forman in Louisville as a medicinal whiskey company in 1870.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • It was said that vilas especially loved to bathe in the medicinal waters of the high glacial lake Hridsko Jezero (Crag Lake) also called Liqeni i Zanave (Fairy Lake), hidden under steep cliffs at 6,400 feet.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In the ensuing years, as part of her own therapeutic journey toward peace (and even love again), Wilkins says she’s learned an important lesson.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Every child in our public school district needs regular access to healthful food regardless of their family’s income level.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
  • What began with cooking for a few friends quickly grew into a mission to help busy families and professionals enjoy nourishing meals without compromise, sparking a movement to make healthful eating easier and more meaningful across Arizona.
    Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • That becomes this very healing social situation.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Some herbalists consider yarrow (Achillea spp.), a stalwart member of the daisy family, to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative properties that extend to every organ of the body.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
  • 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 27 Oct. 2025.

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