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reparative

adjective

Definition of reparative

as in therapeutic

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Recent Examples of reparative 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 Resolution reflects growing global momentum for reparative justice, though implementation remains contentious among Western nations. — Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Partnering with Evidens de Beauté and Sodashi, services range from reparative facials with a Japanese kobido-style lifting massage to post-ski treatments that incorporate cryotherapy, compression boots, and aromatic oils. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 Pracaxi oil, andiroba oil, niacinamide, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and an Amazonian tree extract give this antioxidant, reparative, anti-inflammatory, collagen-producing, wrinkle-filling, and elasticity-improving benefits. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reparative

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Activities include swimming, competitions, sports, but also therapeutic group dialogue circles.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
In the heart of the Swiss Alps, therapeutic methods of state-of-the-art medicine combined with holistic naturopathy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of therapeutic

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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.

— William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026

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But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026
Given how scarring those early eliminations were at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, their advancement alone has some restorative worth.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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