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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in raised
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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Recent Examples of fostered
Arsenal fans flock to final Few people understand Arsenal’s global fanbase like Smith – a man who has fostered a community of listeners from around the world from his home in the United States.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Her love of nature also fostered a career as a Wild Heart rewilding facilitator, and had a profound effect on her creativity too.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Davis, one of the top music executives in the industry for half a century, has worked with and fostered the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, and many other artists.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2026
Of those, some 1,300 pets are adopted and around 1,200 pets are fostered.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
At the same time, many of the traditional spaces that once fostered social connection and belonging outside of work, such as civic organizations, bowling leagues, churches and community groups, have declined in recent decades, contributing to a more isolated and socially fragmented society.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The launch of teleSUR fostered the expectation that this network marked a shift in the historical lack of public media in Latin America, where most of the television channels developed by the state have been operating as governmental and/or commercial rather than public media.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level, and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Her love of nature also fostered a career as a Wild Heart rewilding facilitator, and had a profound effect on her creativity too.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Davis, one of the top music executives in the industry for half a century, has worked with and fostered the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, and many other artists.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2026
Of those, some 1,300 pets are adopted and around 1,200 pets are fostered.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
At the same time, many of the traditional spaces that once fostered social connection and belonging outside of work, such as civic organizations, bowling leagues, churches and community groups, have declined in recent decades, contributing to a more isolated and socially fragmented society.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
The launch of teleSUR fostered the expectation that this network marked a shift in the historical lack of public media in Latin America, where most of the television channels developed by the state have been operating as governmental and/or commercial rather than public media.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level, and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Douglas Friedman’s upcoming monograph, Full Spectrum (Vendome Press), illuminates the extraordinary level of access the globe-trotting photographer has cultivated over the course of his career.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Might a generation raised on social media, a force often credited with hastening the death of theatrical moviegoing, instead prove to be its salvation?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
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But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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The path forward for employers requires not just acknowledging these new competencies but designing visible frameworks that show how AI skills are rewarded, nurtured and advanced within the company.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Indigenous citizens of many distinct nations, too, crafted a relatively expansive vision of unity, one nurtured by kinship, diplomacy, and religion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Modern monocultures were bred for a stable climate that no longer exists.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Since winning the initial start of his career by 5 ¾ lengths at Oaklawn Park, big things were expected from this Kentucky-bred.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Fostered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostered. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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