reparative

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Recent Examples of reparative Pros: Affordable, suitable for all skin types, has a rich consistency and a non-greasy feel Cons: The packaging isn't spill-proof Best Antioxidant-Rich: Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream Key ingredients: Antioxidant grape polyphenols, reparative organic shea butter Fragrance-free? Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025 Habib University's curriculum is based on an explicitly postcolonial perspective to develop a reparative form of education that is centered on the philosophical, spiritual, and ethical roots of Pakistan’s culture. Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 Murphy-Rose recommends a rich formula and to avoid excessive hand washing—L’Occitane’s is my personal favorite and always at my bedside, but CeraVe’s is also very reparative. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025 This sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping moisture, infusing your strands with reparative antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to strengthen and smooth. Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reparative
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Adjective
  • While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
    Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • Probiotics have therapeutic potential in managing several health conditions, incuding gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory infections, and skin conditions.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Early diagnosis is crucial for patients to begin treatment with existing therapies that, while not curative, have been shown to slow cognitive decline.
    Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
  • The patient also has to accept no curative treatments (comfort care will be provided).1 Who Pays Hospice is usually covered by insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.
    Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The legislation would require board members to participate annually in 20 hours of training on topics including domestic violence, restorative justice, racial bias, mental health and trauma.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
  • Unlike sitting, sleep promotes healthful, restorative processes that help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and support heart function, says Diaz.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 May 2025

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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparative. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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