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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There exists a loose federation of Black Americans who look upon Black non-Americans as siphons of what reparative bounty should be theirs.
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Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2024
The actress’ brand, which focuses on reparative products, will hit shelves at Target on Sunday.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024
Panthenol joins the ceramide-forward toner for a deeply moisturizing and reparative experience for even the driest skin.
—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
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Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2024
The actress’ brand, which focuses on reparative products, will hit shelves at Target on Sunday.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Aug. 2024
Panthenol joins the ceramide-forward toner for a deeply moisturizing and reparative experience for even the driest skin.
—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
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 11 Sep. 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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