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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
For people who feel overwhelmed, restorative shapes can be especially grounding.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
His license was suspended for a year, and he was ordered to undergo mental health counseling and enroll in a restorative justice program.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Iceland is a peaceful paradise with natural wonders such as volcanoes and geothermal spas for restorative alone time.
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Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
And there’s no shortage of luxe experiences on offer, from the Moroccan hammam to a variety of restorative and deep-tissue massages.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
His license was suspended for a year, and he was ordered to undergo mental health counseling and enroll in a restorative justice program.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Iceland is a peaceful paradise with natural wonders such as volcanoes and geothermal spas for restorative alone time.
—
Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
And there’s no shortage of luxe experiences on offer, from the Moroccan hammam to a variety of restorative and deep-tissue massages.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for restorative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Prior research has linked secure attachment throughout childhood and adolescence to better mental health, healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience.
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Eating both broccoli and Brussels sprouts can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
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The burst of tart lime pairs perfectly with the kick of jalapeño flavor for a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with chips and salsa.
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Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace.
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But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.
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During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of just a handful of brands that were given licenses to produce medicinal whiskey.
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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One possible way forward may be certification where legitimate biological aging tests, which yield metrics that have been shown to be both reproducible and modifiable with different therapeutic interventions, are given a gold stamp by an international consortium of experts.
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
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Trump’s order adds weight behind the study at a time when the administration had appeared to be trying to shift focus away from Kennedy’s more contentious vaccine policies and toward topics with more widespread support among medical professionals, such as healthful eating.
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Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.
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Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.
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For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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