Definition of alimentnext
as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect complained that he had to drive for hours to find any sort of cultural aliment when visiting his parents' rural home

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Noun
  • The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Tony & Tara Eiguren The great potato capital has no shortage of great Basque food either, thanks to a hearty diaspora and community members like Tony and Tara Eiguren.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • In turn, these ingredients will firm the skin, visibly smooth fine lines, impart a youthful glow, and provide deep nourishment.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 May 2026
  • Her January menu, Mutsuki, was themed around nourishment and resilience.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
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“Aliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aliment. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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