reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈper-ə-tiv 
ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv
1
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
2
: serving to make amends
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Resolution reflects growing global momentum for reparative justice, though implementation remains contentious among Western nations.
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Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
For the most part, rich hair masks are the ultimate split-end menders because they’re packed with intensely moisturizing, reparative ingredients.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The salt normalizes pH levels and encourages reparative and regenerative cycles for our skin, as well as boosting skin growth and strength, according to the Salt Therapy Association.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
For the most part, rich hair masks are the ultimate split-end menders because they’re packed with intensely moisturizing, reparative ingredients.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The salt normalizes pH levels and encourages reparative and regenerative cycles for our skin, as well as boosting skin growth and strength, according to the Salt Therapy Association.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or serving to repair
Medical Definition
reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
reparative dentistry
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