as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
some charitable work might be the best therapeutic for that guy's total self-absorption
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of therapeutic
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
While current regulations and safety concerns prohibit cannabis use aboard spacecraft, the prospect of recreational or therapeutic use in future space tourism or colonization scenarios is intriguing.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s been studied for its therapeutic potential as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, and pain-blocker.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for therapeutic
Adjective
Well, to me, talking, writing, and sharing is therapeutic.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
While current regulations and safety concerns prohibit cannabis use aboard spacecraft, the prospect of recreational or therapeutic use in future space tourism or colonization scenarios is intriguing.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s been studied for its therapeutic potential as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, and pain-blocker.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for therapeutic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
-
Like in Japan, public bathing has long been revered in South Korea, with evidence of saunas used for medicinal purposes dating back to the 15th century.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Both Kundera and Cavafy convey something profound: that life is nothing more than the voyage, a thought that can serve as a sort of antidote to the burdens of living.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
-
The episode — the latter half of the two-parter lab leak catastrophe the 118 crew is sent in to deal with — sees Bobby save Chim, giving him the last of the viral antidote while disguising the fact that he’s been succumbing to the illness himself.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Moreover, tariffs are not an effective remedy for trade imbalances, according to Jason Furman, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Water activities are the perfect remedy to the sweaty season and some South Florida waterparks are beginning to reopen, while many others remain closed until the summer.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Fortunately, that did not take too long, and Tyrion soon started physical therapy and red light therapy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
-
This may require some solo contemplation, dialogue with friends, therapy or journaling.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This means prioritizing effective solutions over idealistic ones.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Nadler Modular continues to lead with tailored solutions across these sectors.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share