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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
According to the expert, people are embracing color palettes that feel nurturing, timeless, and restorative, choosing soft greens like Sprig of Sage or Warm Eucalyptus.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The property’s serene fjord-side setting and intimate scale promise a restorative retreat for travelers to the north.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
These choices read as confidence-building and restorative, almost therapeutic.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The property’s serene fjord-side setting and intimate scale promise a restorative retreat for travelers to the north.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
These choices read as confidence-building and restorative, almost therapeutic.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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The final mix includes botanicals, minerals, and vitamins such as holy basil for stress response, curcumin to promote a healthy immune response, konjac root to address oil production, and probiotics to optimize the microbiome.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Wizards have emphasized growth and long-term planning under a new front office regime, but keeping key players healthy has been a challenge.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rashid found Chiu’s communication style simple and refreshing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Garlic honey can be made at home and has potential culinary and medicinal uses.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the top, nestled among medicinal plants and fruit trees, sits a yellow house with white latticework and a porch that opens to a view of the hills.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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These early localized misfolding events may become future biomarkers or serve as therapeutic entry points.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, high-profile figures like Elon Musk, Chrissy Teigen and Sharon Osborne have talked about using the substance for therapeutic purposes, contributing to its name recognition.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lubetzky launched Kind in 2004, aiming to create snacks that were both healthful and socially responsible.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Now’s the time to enjoy them in a healthful and elegant appetizer.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Embracing a curative culture appears to require a great deal of effort on the part of leaders.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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