reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈper-ə-tiv 
ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv
1
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
2
: serving to make amends
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Panthenol joins the ceramide-forward toner for a deeply moisturizing and reparative experience for even the driest skin.
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
This leafy green herb is full of amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and vitamins C, A, B1, and B2 that give it soothing and reparative benefits to promote healthy, strong hair between salon visits.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 26 July 2024
White-collar crime is most often punished by steep fines, which is often taken to be a reparative act: your money will go to prison in your place.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
Lastly, nail polish brands are focusing on reparative ingredients to enhance natural nails, says Streets.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 Jan. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
This leafy green herb is full of amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and vitamins C, A, B1, and B2 that give it soothing and reparative benefits to promote healthy, strong hair between salon visits.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 26 July 2024
White-collar crime is most often punished by steep fines, which is often taken to be a reparative act: your money will go to prison in your place.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
Lastly, nail polish brands are focusing on reparative ingredients to enhance natural nails, says Streets.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reparative
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or serving to repair
Medical Definition
reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
reparative dentistry
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