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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in sustained
to supply with nourishment
we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house
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as in nurtured
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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as in healthy
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Recent Examples of nourished
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
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
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, 25 Sep. 2025
The watershed is nourished by the salmon run.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Wood cabinets also need to be nourished, and Greene recommends products like Beezwax or Liquid Gold to restore the polish and shine to wood cabinets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Plus, its Triple-Hydration Complex of moisturizers like hyaluronic acid and fruit extracts ensures skin remains nourished for hours on end.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
My skin, which has gotten more dry with age, still feels moisturized and nourished, which most formula foundations wouldn’t be able to offer up.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
At the same time, nutrient-rich botanicals like sacha inchi and morete oil deeply hydrate hair follicles, leaving strands feeling nourished, balanced, and revitalized.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But dietitians say there are plenty of cheap and easy meals that can keep you fueled and nourished without breaking the bank.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
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
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, 25 Sep. 2025
The watershed is nourished by the salmon run.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Wood cabinets also need to be nourished, and Greene recommends products like Beezwax or Liquid Gold to restore the polish and shine to wood cabinets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Plus, its Triple-Hydration Complex of moisturizers like hyaluronic acid and fruit extracts ensures skin remains nourished for hours on end.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
My skin, which has gotten more dry with age, still feels moisturized and nourished, which most formula foundations wouldn’t be able to offer up.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
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As cellphones have cultivated a certain sense of isolation and observing memorable moments on social media versus actually having them, the luxury sector’s interest in experiences may heighten.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Having cultivated a collection of gut phages and bacterial hosts, scientists now have tangible targets to study and manipulate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Police said that the driver sustained minor injuries and tested negative for any alcohol.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some employees sustained minor injuries.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Starting pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow and closer/folk hero Roki Sasaki were nurtured through injuries during the regular season, and those resets probably helped each be at his best by the most important point of the season.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Harlem Book of the Dead, conceived and nurtured by Camille Billops, cherishes that remembrance and enlightens us as only memory can.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to her success, the celebrity chef has also been sharing her healthy recipes on social media and her Chloë’s Kitchen food blog.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the course of a conversation that spanned more than a million words and 300 hours, the bot encouraged Brooks to adopt grandiose beliefs, validated his delusions, and led him to believe the technological infrastructure that underpins the world was in imminent danger.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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These men, too, were encouraged to get married—and stay married.—
Julia Ioffe,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Negotiations between the Nuggets, Braun, and Duffy intensified over the weekend, culminating in an agreement that satisfied both sides.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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After about 35 minutes on stage, the Buffalo rapper gained new fans, satisfied the Griselda enthusiasts, and wrapped his set with gratitude for Erykah Badu, who later arrived (possibly a few minutes off-schedule but right on time).—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the fact the buyer was the eyewear giant raised a few eyebrows.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since 1991, the Person of the Year gala has raised funds to support those programs.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The symphony sounds remarkably hale under Payare’s baton, and as the movement grew, so did the power and immediacy of the orchestra, always bringing balance and poise back to the beloved processional of the main melody.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Nov. 2022
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Oscar, still hale and hearty, celebrated his 15th birthday in July of 2022.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
29 Oct. 2022
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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