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verb

past tense of nourish
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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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Recent Examples of nourished
Adjective
With regular use, omega-3s help support calmer, nourished, and more resilient skin and hair. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026 Revitalized skin that’s nourished and radiant. Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Plus, its travel-friendly tub fits inside my makeup case for nourished nails on the go. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 This simple one-dish entrée keeps those flavors front and center and will leave you and your guests feeling nourished and satisfied. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025 To strengthen the scalp and the strands themselves and promote nourished hair from the root to the ends, Vegamour gummies are formulated with biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and B12, along with vitamins A, C, and E. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Nov. 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
Verb
After just a few uses of the Phyto Intense Curls Nourishment Mask & Shampoo, my curls felt noticeably softer, more defined, and nourished. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 When that foundation is clean, balanced, and nourished, fine hair is less likely to struggle with excess oil, irritation, or breakage. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026 In addition, the study found SuperAger brains contained more robust support systems in the hippocampus — the part of the brain responsible for memory — that nurture youthful neurons much like a young sapling is nourished when planted in nutrient-rich dirt. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026 Light humectants, including glycerin, make sure your skin is hydrated upon rinsing without making your face feel overly nourished or weighed down, making this formula ideal for combination skin as well as for use into the sweaty summer months. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 It’s formulated with B-silk, a polypeptide designed to emulate strong spider silk, plus rice protein and panthenol to keep the lash line nourished and healthy. Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 But the Rabelaisian playwright and novelist developed a deep interest in French literature, nourished by a transformative period spent living in post-war Paris. Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026 Any gloss can sit atop lips with a shiny finish, but true ‘juiciness’ comes from lips that are soft and nourished, then made even better by gloss. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026 Squalene, hyaluronic acid, antioxidant fruit oils, and the brand’s patented Maxi-Lip Peptide keep my lips feeling smooth and nourished all winter long. Akili King, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
Adjective
  • One of the world’s five Blue Zones, Nicoya is known for its high number of centenarians whose longevity is often attributed to their healthy, community-centric lifestyle.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • They were traced to the purchase of 11 real estate properties, 14 plots of land cultivated as vineyards and olive groves, along with artworks and financial assets in Florence and the neighboring Tuscan countryside.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In Seoul, Kim sits down with leading figures from the K-pop world to investigate how the industry cultivated an extraordinarily devoted international following.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • No extended period of discernment with families and graduates who have sustained the school for decades.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The three people filming Robinson’s talk were Jewish and sustained minor injuries, according to local news reports at the time.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
    Danita R. DeHaney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Oscar, still hale and hearty, celebrated his 15th birthday in July of 2022.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2022
Verb
  • Bailey said she is encouraged by the progress of the two main bills and hopes the remaining measures will advance in the final month of the session.
    Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Cannon and Randolph encouraged the community to have patience as the new shelter is built.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Operations at LaGuardia Airport were abruptly halted early Monday after a late-night runway collision between a regional passenger aircraft and an emergency vehicle raised safety concerns at one of the busiest air hubs in the United States.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
  • While both did not hit the island, the strike raised concerns that Iran’s missile range is potentially far greater than was previously thought, given Diego Garcia is well over 2,000 miles away from Iran.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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