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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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Recent Examples of nourished
Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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, 30 Apr. 2026
The products act as nail care treatments,and thanks to a base coat rich in hexanal, your nails are nourished and protected.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Livestream video also captures Jackie and Shadow frequently feeding the youngsters, keeping them well-nourished despite competition from other wildlife in the area.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Miracles were especially nourished in the Arab world for centuries.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Skin should appear deeply nourished with a plumping effect that smooths over fine lines and other expression lines.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
Every single person and living creature on the planet is safe and well nourished.
—Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
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
In the restaurants, vegetables are sourced from the organic kitchen garden (a model of permaculture, nourished with kitchen compost)—additional ingredients come mostly from the surrounding Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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, 30 Apr. 2026
The products act as nail care treatments,and thanks to a base coat rich in hexanal, your nails are nourished and protected.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Livestream video also captures Jackie and Shadow frequently feeding the youngsters, keeping them well-nourished despite competition from other wildlife in the area.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Miracles were especially nourished in the Arab world for centuries.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Skin should appear deeply nourished with a plumping effect that smooths over fine lines and other expression lines.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
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For most healthy adults, the occasional cola—such as a few servings per week—is unlikely to affect the kidneys in any measurable way.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026
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Unlike colon or breast cancer, there is no routine screening for pancreatic cancer in healthy people.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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There’s the fervid fanbase, cultivated through digital platforms and in-person events that encourage fan participation.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The park over the years also cultivated a sizable community of unhoused people, who got their own free music festival in 2023.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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But the Internet bubble burst in 2001 and the following year the new AOL-Time Warner sustained a record $99 billion loss, resulting in countless job cuts.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Alongside the crew landers, dozens of robotic and cargo landings will deliver payloads to scout for a future Moon base and demonstrate technologies for larger vehicles, mining and resource utilization, and sustained operations during the two-week-long lunar night.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Its basketball courts are reputed to have nurtured future NBA players.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Kumar and Pasfield have nurtured relationships with several North Carolina farmers and distributors, so each dish served gives right back to the community.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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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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Tickets are available now, and early purchase is encouraged.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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Those with information about Taffur’s whereabouts have been encouraged to contact the NMPD at 305-891-8111.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Obama raised millions of dollars, produced a raft of advertisements, and took the unusual step of endorsing dozens of candidates for state legislative office.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Last June, Russian banks raised red flags on a potential debt crisis as high interest rates weighed on borrowers’ ability to pay off loans.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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