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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These reparative justice efforts are part of the long legacy of the freedom, liberation, and civil rights movements.
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Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Its boar bristles and nylon pins are infused with keratin for an extra reparative boost with every stroke, gently smoothing without irritation.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 June 2025
Jones highlighted the significance of transforming a plantation from 1841 into a space dedicated to reparative history and healing.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 June 2025
California has also issued an apology for slavery, an important first step in reparative justice.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Its boar bristles and nylon pins are infused with keratin for an extra reparative boost with every stroke, gently smoothing without irritation.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 June 2025
Jones highlighted the significance of transforming a plantation from 1841 into a space dedicated to reparative history and healing.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 June 2025
California has also issued an apology for slavery, an important first step in reparative justice.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 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 18 Jul. 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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