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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
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Lehman said the 3-D modeling fostered better understanding of the ideal spacing between the three racers.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
While their former owner remains in a Broward County jail, the dogs are now being fostered through Pooches in Pines.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2017, Parker Management has fostered collaborations between influencers and major brands including Disney, Amazon, Hyundai, Nordstrom, Nike, Target, Walmart, Jack Daniels, Ford, and Home Depot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Gospel singer CeCe Winans was Bobbi Kristina's godmother, and her godfather was music executive Clive Davis — the music executive who discovered Whitney and fostered her career.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The government claims the proliferation of parties fostered division and weakened the social fabric.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Lehman said the 3-D modeling fostered better understanding of the ideal spacing between the three racers.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
While their former owner remains in a Broward County jail, the dogs are now being fostered through Pooches in Pines.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2017, Parker Management has fostered collaborations between influencers and major brands including Disney, Amazon, Hyundai, Nordstrom, Nike, Target, Walmart, Jack Daniels, Ford, and Home Depot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Gospel singer CeCe Winans was Bobbi Kristina's godmother, and her godfather was music executive Clive Davis — the music executive who discovered Whitney and fostered her career.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The government claims the proliferation of parties fostered division and weakened the social fabric.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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Coffee was cultivated and traded across the Islamic world, flourishing in places like Cairo, Tunis and Istanbul.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The individual virtues are cultivated over time through repetition.—
Tucker J. Gregor,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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With greater tempo and intensity from Liverpool after the interval, the decibel levels were raised inside Anfield and the players fed off that energy, knocking City off their stride.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last time was Super Bowl LVI following the 2021 season, when the Rams raised the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium after a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Schwartz encouraged the public to be active participants in community science.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Organizers encouraged people to join to stand together in love, peace and prayer.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Resurrecting the vibrant neighborhoods that nurtured me would mean implementing public policies that make the city truly affordable and accessible for Black folks and poor and middle-class New Yorkers of all races.—
Naomi Jackson,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jalen Sundell and Grey Zabel are Super Bowl champions because they were bred by one of the best FCS programs in the country.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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