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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
According to the expert, people are embracing color palettes that feel nurturing, timeless, and restorative, choosing soft greens like Sprig of Sage or Warm Eucalyptus.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The property’s serene fjord-side setting and intimate scale promise a restorative retreat for travelers to the north.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
These choices read as confidence-building and restorative, almost therapeutic.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The property’s serene fjord-side setting and intimate scale promise a restorative retreat for travelers to the north.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
These choices read as confidence-building and restorative, almost therapeutic.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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The final mix includes botanicals, minerals, and vitamins such as holy basil for stress response, curcumin to promote a healthy immune response, konjac root to address oil production, and probiotics to optimize the microbiome.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Wizards have emphasized growth and long-term planning under a new front office regime, but keeping key players healthy has been a challenge.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And its falanghina, imported from the owners’ family winery in Campania, is floral and refreshing.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The team element is a refreshing change from the oppressive singularity of the ATP tour.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its remit has been to collect details of adverse events (side-effects of medicinal products), process case reports and keep regulators informed about emerging safety issues once drugs have entered the market.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sharp, medicinal quality that most ouds have?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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Pashinyan was widely popular among diaspora Armenians after taking power in the 2018 Velvet Revolution, maintaining good relations with them and doing community visits during his international trips.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Maternal health remains under-researched compared to other therapeutic areas, and the pharmaceutical pipeline is thin—just 91 compounds in development, versus thousands for areas like neurology or dermatology.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reminisce Reminiscence is a therapeutic activity often practiced by older adults with dementia.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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Research finds that eating mostly healthful, nutritious foods also helps.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lubetzky launched Kind in 2004, aiming to create snacks that were both healthful and socially responsible.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Embracing a curative culture appears to require a great deal of effort on the part of leaders.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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