nourishment

Definition of nourishmentnext
as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

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Recent Examples of nourishment So, for creating Hope's Corner to bring nourishment and support to the peninsula's unhoused, this week's CBS News Bay Area ICON Award goes to Bob Lee and Leslie Carmichael. Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026 For even more moisturization, Sun Bum's Cool Down Lotion has vitamin E and cocoa butter in addition to aloe for extra nourishment after a day in the sun. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 These jars bring together convenience and nourishment in one colorful package. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 Meals and functional beverages emphasize nourishment, and the schedule also features cacao, a dress-up dance party and an optional nature walk and movie night. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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  • The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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  • The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.
    Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026
  • The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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