1
as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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as in sustained
to supply with nourishment
nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup
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Recent Examples of nurtured
The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.
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Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
But resilience is a skill that can be built and nurtured over time, according to author and mental performance coach Steve Magness.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Many governments have nurtured defense companies as national champions, and joint production across borders is rare.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Many are skilled and recruited from gaming communities, where strategic thinking, speed and competitiveness are nurtured.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The two friends hope that their children, who are growing up knowing that family can be chosen, nurtured through trust and loyalty.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Scott Ferrell, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
But resilience is a skill that can be built and nurtured over time, according to author and mental performance coach Steve Magness.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Many governments have nurtured defense companies as national champions, and joint production across borders is rare.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Many are skilled and recruited from gaming communities, where strategic thinking, speed and competitiveness are nurtured.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The two friends hope that their children, who are growing up knowing that family can be chosen, nurtured through trust and loyalty.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Scott Ferrell, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Between them, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have cultivated not just legendary careers but a global presence that extends far beyond the screen and stage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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He’s cultivated a culture where accountability, neighborly care, and honesty aren’t optional - they’re expected.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Critics say visa could hurt Chinese job seekers The visa has also attracted criticism from within China, where many young adults have for years faced poor employment prospects despite often being highly educated in STEM fields.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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But many dissidents felt profoundly ambivalent toward a society that, despite having become better educated and more urbanized, was also more dependent than ever on the state.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Henry's body sustained serious burns, and the official cause of death was asphyxiation leading to heart failure.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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People in the comments section validated her feelings and encouraged her to stand firm.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The family-friendly event draws kid and adult runners, and for a fun Halloween twist, participants are encouraged to dress up.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The name of the new pilot program was inspired by a biblical passage about Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The team is inspired by its heartbeat.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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To round out the formula, evening primrose oil keeps skin nourished, peptides help with bounce, and antioxidants like vitamin E offer an extra layer of protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Theirs was an unabashedly male ideal, nourished by bonding amongst the peasant fighters, though this does not mean that women did not support it too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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All eight of Jelly Roll’s singles promoted to country radio have now gone the distance, extending his perfect record on Country Airplay.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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And what about the relationship between Firehouse Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), who had a highly contentious relationship with his team after taking it over last season from the promoted, and beloved Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker)?—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite coming from different backgrounds, they are being fostered simultaneously, and their first encounter was chaotic to say the least.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Six programs have fostered 10-win seasons immediately following a change of the guard, including Florida in 2018 with Mullen.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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