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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
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
Consistent with the instinct that is prevalent in markets and politics to see all new things as solutions to old problems, stablecoins are being promoted as a new source of demand for Treasuries, and therefore a new channel through which the US national debt can be nourished.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Once the scalp was detoxified, and nourished, it was primmed for maximum absorption of active ingredients from the hair growth tonic.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
His own mind, nourished by innate curiosity and wide reading, has become the most interesting site in the landscape of Times opinion.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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
Consistent with the instinct that is prevalent in markets and politics to see all new things as solutions to old problems, stablecoins are being promoted as a new source of demand for Treasuries, and therefore a new channel through which the US national debt can be nourished.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Once the scalp was detoxified, and nourished, it was primmed for maximum absorption of active ingredients from the hair growth tonic.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
His own mind, nourished by innate curiosity and wide reading, has become the most interesting site in the landscape of Times opinion.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
Verb
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Throughout her career, Manna has cultivated and managed partnerships with dozens of distribution partners.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sorghum fields planted around our family farm this year are courtesy of and cultivated by the Wappel family, our neighbors just down the road.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The four other occupants of the vehicle sustained nonfatal injuries and were treated on scene and at local hospitals, according to police.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dabrowski sustained the same injury in February of this year.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.—
Bob Helbig,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lifestyle habit such as exercise and a healthy diet can help keep inflammation in check.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Loneliness is the healthy emotion that nudges us to get off the couch and go be with people.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mixing and matching is encouraged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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