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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And while some similarly reparative serums require some downtime or intermittent usage, this can be applied mindlessly.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Pros: Affordable, suitable for all skin types, has a rich consistency and a non-greasy feel
Cons: The packaging isn't spill-proof
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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
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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