as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
some believe that the herb has curative properties
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of curative
Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Some herbalists consider yarrow (Achillea spp.) to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative properties that extend to every organ of the body.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
The patriarch, Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant), is dying of a terminal illness, and is seeking to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Rose has mortgaged her house to come here, seeking the magically curative talents of one Dr. Gomez, who ignores her bone wastage while prodding at her memories of her hostile parents and mysteriously dead sister.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Some herbalists consider yarrow (Achillea spp.) to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative properties that extend to every organ of the body.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
The patriarch, Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant), is dying of a terminal illness, and is seeking to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
Rose has mortgaged her house to come here, seeking the magically curative talents of one Dr. Gomez, who ignores her bone wastage while prodding at her memories of her hostile parents and mysteriously dead sister.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years for olfactory, medicinal and spiritual purposes, such as during prehistoric ceremonies and for ancient Egyptian embalming.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Inmates preferred what is called a fecal immunochemical test, which doesn’t have medicinal or dietary restrictions, according to the report.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The Antidote: Experimentation Experimentation is the antidote to risk-averse marketing.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Being overly organized, and planning your life down to the last detail, is the antidote to creativity.—
Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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In late April, Gov. Gavin Newsom specified that concerts in California will not be permitted to resume until a vaccine or other therapeutic treatments for COVID-19 are developed.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Bilingual and results-driven, the RESET Method blends neuroscience, therapeutic hypnosis, and personal development into a practical path to inner freedom.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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After a decision comes down, Google is expected to file a request for a stay of the remedies.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Hopefully, a remedy is finally on the way in the form of crossplay.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Civic Committee, Civic Federation and Better Government Association have consistently advocated for comprehensive solutions to address this major, intractable issue.—
Derek Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Botox is a temporary solution for reducing wrinkles and fine lines.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Treatment options include home care, supportive therapies, medications, and, in some cases, surgery.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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Here, a doctor determines a personalized diagnostic and then the number of therapies required based on a person’s own needs.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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This includes research for studying biotic resistance, identifying the earliest precursors of breast cancer, breaking barriers to deliver effective drugs for Alzheimer's disease, studying microbial evolution and researching cures for ALS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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The foundation also works to find a cure to epilepsy and end SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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