as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring's salutiferous water
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One of the world’s five Blue Zones, Nicoya is known for its high number of centenarians whose longevity is often attributed to their healthy, community-centric lifestyle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rhinos are targeted by poachers who kill them because of the high demand for rhino horn products for medicinal and other uses in parts of Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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To investigate birch tar’s medicinal potential, the team extracted tar from modern birch tree bark, specifically targeting tree species known from Neanderthal sites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Salutiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutiferous. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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