1
as in reformative
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
eyeglasses are called corrective lenses by the department of motor vehicles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
a corrective sentence of five years' hard labor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a substantial outflow of people proved to be the necessary corrective for the spiraling cost of housing
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of corrective
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Rather than competing against Hollywood, so many Saudi filmmakers instead want to offer a corrective – most notably to the overwhelmingly negative light too often shone on the Arab world.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Ford said early indications show that Abbott took the right corrective actions and that growth in that division and the segment overall should improve in the current quarter.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Facility management was told to take immediate corrective action.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for corrective 
Adjective
His Warriors strikes the same knotty balance between reverence and corrective reassessment as a modern Disney remake.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Rather than competing against Hollywood, so many Saudi filmmakers instead want to offer a corrective – most notably to the overwhelmingly negative light too often shone on the Arab world.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Ford said early indications show that Abbott took the right corrective actions and that growth in that division and the segment overall should improve in the current quarter.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Facility management was told to take immediate corrective action.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for corrective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrective
Adjective
-
Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024
-
While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2023
Adjective
-
The doctor is haunted by the infamous, punitive, Magdalene laundries, to which, under his watch, an unwed mother and her baby were sent 20 years earlier.Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
-
The filing requests a jury trial, with the 29-year-old seeking compensatory, punitive, and statutory damages.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Trump has some offsets to Harris' gain among Hispanic people.Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
-
Another assessment is that companies may rely on carbon offsets to achieve net zero rather than making significant reductions in their actual emissions.Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Focus on Your Job Mills says that in some ways, needing to film video is an antidote to buck fever.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
-
Then, these same brands dutifully patent an expensive snake oil antidote for poisoning you.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
In this often-high-stakes game, an effective leader is equipped to listen to both parties and craft a compromise or mutually beneficial solution.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Anduril inked a nearly $1 billion contract in 2022 with U.S. Special Operations Command for counter drones and, earlier this year, a $250 million Department of Defense contract for one of its interceptor systems.Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
-
But in the evening, counter service makes way for the table side service of a classic steakhouse.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
For your natural remedies, pop into Wellness Rx, a charming pharmacy that specializes in both conventional and traditional medicine.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Based in Secaucus, N.J., The Vitamin Shoppe sells nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids through proprietary brands and approximately 700 national brands.David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Carolyn Cooper, the EPA's remedial project manager, said the carbon itself is safe, pointing out that carbon water treatment is the same process used in many household water filters.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
-
Cruise’s cooperation included remedial measures such as ensuring that employees identified as responsible for the falsified report are no longer employed by the firm.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near corrective
Cite this Entry
“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrective. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share