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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
Whereas the 2003 policy focused enforcement on device confiscation and other disciplinary action, the new ban relies more heavily on positive behavior interventions and supports and on restorative justice practices.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Nature is restorative, helping to counteract modern life's numerous demands and the need to stay hyper-focused on specific tasks, the expert added.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Don’t miss the complimentary spa complete with a snow room and heated thalassotherapy pool (incorporating sea water for its restorative benefits).
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
One of those regulations halts state guidelines for teacher preparation to include training on social-emotional learning, cultural competency and restorative justice.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Nature is restorative, helping to counteract modern life's numerous demands and the need to stay hyper-focused on specific tasks, the expert added.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Don’t miss the complimentary spa complete with a snow room and heated thalassotherapy pool (incorporating sea water for its restorative benefits).
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
One of those regulations halts state guidelines for teacher preparation to include training on social-emotional learning, cultural competency and restorative justice.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Why not spend research money on making drugs that are good for you, that are healthy?—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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Drink plenty of water to rehydrate, get lots of sleep, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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This refreshing, zesty spin on a classic tiramisu is the ideal treat to serve at your next summer gathering.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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This take on the classic state fair confection is surprisingly refreshing, with an ambiguously fruity taste that isn’t as cloyingly sweet as the beer’s frightening shade of teal might suggest.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
3 Aug. 2025
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Garlic Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Stitzel Distillery portfolio and was sold for medicinal use throughout the 1920s.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Essential nutrition services have collapsed, with infants lacking access to safe water, breastmilk substitutes and therapeutic feeding.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Ultimately, experts agree that breast cancer vaccines will more than likely be part of a larger therapeutic strategy rather than a standalone solution.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
29 July 2025
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Helping people live positive, healthful lives in a sustainable way that also nurtures a love of the natural world is at the heart of a Connecticut market, according to its owner.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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Inflammation begins to occur, which is not a healthful state.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
22 July 2025
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Given its alleged curative effects for health issues such as indigestion, pharmacists sold soda water at soda fountains, innovative devices that created carbonated water to be sold by the glass.—
Valerie M. Fridland,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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In genre-bender Death of a Unicorn, starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, a father (Rudd) and daughter (Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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But particularly for immigrants and English learners, remedial education and ESL classes serve as a necessary first step.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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So, there were evidence in that discussion where the CDC directors had to provide some, quite frankly, remedial assistance to help brief these members on the basis of vaccine science.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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