restorative

adjective

ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv How to pronounce restorative (audio)
Definition of restorativenext
1
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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2
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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3
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 By evening, Mars trines Neptune in your private 12th House, making quiet especially restorative. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026 French Press Coffee sits alongside deep, mossy greens, nuanced neutrals, warm sunbaked tones, and a handful of more expressive accents, all working together to create spaces that feel personal and restorative. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026 Emily Morwen, a friend and co-founder of North Ray Yoga, finds the property deeply restorative. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 As a result, surgeons may engage in improved treatment planning and more precise collaboration between the surgical team and restorative specialists, ultimately to the benefit of patient comfort. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restorative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
  1. healthy
  2. refreshing
  3. medicinal
  4. good
  5. therapeutic
  6. healthful
  7. healing
  8. curative
Adjective
  • And while the new study was conducted only among cancer patients, Mak said more research could reveal whether similar findings may emerge among otherwise healthy people who may be interested in their longevity.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Sophie, mom Annie and her great-aunt comprised The 3 Suckers — a play on the small side shoots that can stunt the growth of healthy leaves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of healthy
Adjective
  • The shoes were a refreshing change of pace for Coon, who’s been seen in classy but less-than-colorful footwear as of late.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Manners are important, and seeing someone with good manners is refreshing.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of refreshing
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  • Research suggests mussels also contain unique compounds that may offer medicinal benefits, including wound healing, as well as antimicrobial and anti-cancer effects.
    — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Stones, Soddu explains, have a very long history of being associated with energetic, medicinal, protective, and symbolic properties.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicinal
Adjective
  • SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two musicians are so good at aping the sounds they were raised on that originality and reference become one and the same.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Spending time with Juni and a cast of new friends at the stables was physically and emotionally therapeutic for Hanawalt, particularly as new issues began to sneak up on her.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Further testing would need to examine venom neutralization, safety, stability, and therapeutic effectiveness before clinical development could be considered.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of therapeutic
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  • This is not a medical spa and therefore there is no nutrition concept, but healthful snacks like fruit grown on property and nuts are available in the changing spaces, hydrotherapy zone and the relaxation rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As more people choose to stay in their homes longer, homeowners are looking for ways to create spaces that support and enhance healthful living with longevity in mind.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • The compound also acts as a potent antioxidant, neutralizing unstable molecules that build up in non-healing wounds and cause cellular damage.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Definition of healing
Adjective
  • Yet despite their curative potential, uptake of gene therapies for sickle cell disease has been slow.
    — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For some patients, a single treatment can produce a durable or potentially curative response, reducing the need for years of ongoing therapy and the associated burden, side effects and cost.
    — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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