FOSTERED Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

fostered

verb

past tense of foster

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 He will then be awarded with the 2026 Showrunner Award, which recognizes a showrunner/creator who has made a major influence on TV and fostered an environment of collaboration and mentorship. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026 By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture. —

Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026 Because, since now-19-year-old Antonelli replaced Lewis Hamilton alongside Russell, racing-teammate life isn’t always as easy a dynamic as the brotherly one fostered at Mercedes. —

Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Robert has fostered about 35 children, and adopted 11 of them. —

Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 This egalitarian, crate-digging ethos makes a lot of sense next to MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, who’ve fostered years of goodwill from uplifting their own disciples. —

Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026 Goldschmied’s creative and entrepreneurial instincts led him to found the Genious Group in 1981, a collective that fostered emerging designers and helped launch influential brands such as Diesel and Replay. —

Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026 These conversations fostered a deeper understanding of perseverance, identity, and the importance of memory, leaving a lasting impact on both students and guests. —

News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Inside the controversy The tiny village had for years fostered a loose, business-friendly culture that attracted industrial warehouses and businesses. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

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While some of the trees that produce the resin are cultivated, the vast majority grow in the wild.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.

— Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026