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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
Filled to the brim with restorative peptides, it's designed to plump and firm your complexion while giving you a much healthier moisture barrier.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
The opposite of war is creativity, creation, community, these concepts that are rebuilding, that are restorative, that are bringing people together.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Murphy enjoyed a long prestigious career as a Cook County public defender, a private criminal defense attorney, Cook County’s first female presiding judge and champion for restorative justice.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Infusion of oat milk lends soothing, restorative, and softening properties.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
The opposite of war is creativity, creation, community, these concepts that are rebuilding, that are restorative, that are bringing people together.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Murphy enjoyed a long prestigious career as a Cook County public defender, a private criminal defense attorney, Cook County’s first female presiding judge and champion for restorative justice.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Infusion of oat milk lends soothing, restorative, and softening properties.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Both key components of last year’s team are out indefinitely with significant injuries, and L.A. has been unable to compensate even though healthy stars Gabriel Pec and Marco Reus repeatedly created scoring chances against St. Louis.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Leaving your clippings on your lawn leads to healthy, green grass.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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It’s often enjoyed with ice and can even be mixed with other beverages like beer for a refreshing cocktail.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Napoleon Photo : Maker's Mark 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,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rosemary oil, as well as its leaves, is often used for medicinal reasons.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Today, this sprawling organic farm is a testament to the power of regenerative agriculture, producing everything from vibrant heirloom tomatoes and lettuce varieties to medicinal herbs and fruits.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Although their relationship shifted over the years, Colby recalled his mom always having his best interest at heart during the early years of his childhood.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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For most people, a single thorough cleaning of all their records followed by cleaning every 10 to 20 plays per side is a good start.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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And there are many experts trained in various therapeutic modalities who can guide us through a systematic approach to resolving anything subconscious that is limiting our ability to do so.—
Ross Overline,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to one review, vitamin D may have therapeutic effects on these and other skin conditions.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are rich in MUFAs, PUFAs, and healthful compounds like cholesterol-lowering phytosterols and carotenoids, which support your skin and eyes.19 These seeds are a notable source of oleic acid, a healthy fat known for its anti-inflammatory effects.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise the right to a clean and healthful environment is meaningless.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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With hospice care, quality of life is emphasized over the extension of life, and curative treatment is not pursued.27 Disease Progression and Prognosis Not everyone with CKD will experience progression, particularly if the appropriate preventive steps are taken.—
Robert Burakoff,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stem cell bone marrow transplants have been used to effectively treat sickle cell since the 1980s, but eliminating the need for a full-match donor opens up the curative procedure to many more patients.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The company is implementing remedial actions to address these deficiencies.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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Joining the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 faculty at the start of the 2016-2017 school year, Johnson began his career at the high school’s Brookside Campus teaching literature to freshmen and sophomores in a remedial environment.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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