Examples of restorative in a Sentence
Adjective
the restorative powers of rest
took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system
Noun
Sleep is a powerful restorative.
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The chickpea soup is a great restorative.
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Adjective
And there’s no shortage of luxe experiences on offer, from the Moroccan hammam to a variety of restorative and deep-tissue massages.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
For people who feel overwhelmed, restorative shapes can be especially grounding.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Noun
The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a 60-room beachfront getaway set along 19 acres of natural sand dunes and California coastline along the Monterey Peninsula, outside San Francisco, is a perfect restorative.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The chickpea soup is a great restorative.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restorative. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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restorative
1 of 2 adjective
re·stor·ative
ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv 
-ˈstȯr-
: of or relating to restoration
especially
: having power to restore
the restorative value of food and rest
restorative
2 of 2 noun
: something that serves to restore to consciousness or health
Medical Definition
restorative
1 of 2 adjective
re·stor·ative
ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv, -ˈstȯr-
: of, relating to, or providing restoration
restorative treatment
restorative dentistry
restorative
2 of 2 noun
: something (as a medicine) that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health
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