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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
In fact, a restorative wellness getaway doesn't have to break the bank at all.
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Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
February 19 – March 20 The restorative powers of silence cannot be overstated right now.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
This psychological pattern can create a difficult cycle where stepping away from work feels threatening rather than restorative, and incomplete tasks carry an emotional weight that extends well beyond the office.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
February 19 – March 20 The restorative powers of silence cannot be overstated right now.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
This psychological pattern can create a difficult cycle where stepping away from work feels threatening rather than restorative, and incomplete tasks carry an emotional weight that extends well beyond the office.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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How to make even healthy eating affordable One way to make more expensive items like meat and seafood more affordable is to buy them in bulk.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, researchers noted that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is used today as a treatment to restore gut flora in the colon, representing a modern application for healthy feces.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Romance and friendship here feel equal, refreshing and built on mutual admiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This refreshing drink combines turmeric powder, lemon juice, raw honey (for taste), and coconut or mineral water.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is an herb that's been used for its medicinal purposes for thousands of years.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the time Colorado changed its laws, Liberato had become a regular user of LSD and psilocybin, and had begun teaching others how to use them for medicinal purposes at a healing center near Colorado Springs.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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So, the team brought in a postdoctoral researcher, Susan Gueble, MD, PhD, who is now an assistant professor of therapeutic radiology at YSM.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Movement does not need to look like a 'workout' to be therapeutic or beneficial.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Founded by three young entrepreneurs, Nude Miami hopes to tap into the area’s growing desire for healthful, natural foods with unique offerings and a community-centric vibe.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The name Épi is derived from the French word for grocery—so the food is excellent, down to the fresh and healthful smoothies the attendants deliver poolside.—
Tom Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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While many countries around the world swear by the curative properties of their hot springs, France sets itself apart by integrating them into its healthcare system.—
Julia Webster Ayuso,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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