as in healthy
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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
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Every single person and living creature on the planet is safe and well nourished.
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Jeff Goldblum,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
With regular use, omega-3s help support calmer, nourished, and more resilient skin and hair.
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Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
Plus, its travel-friendly tub fits inside my makeup case for nourished nails on the go.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
What was unusual about the two dead humpback whales, Dunkin said, is that both seemed to be properly nourished.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Funk recommends applying a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks to keep your plants nourished and well-fed.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The hydrating ingredients leave dry skin feeling nourished, comfortable, and ready to take on whatever the day brings.
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Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
The working dynamic that 16mm created nourished us with life and mystery throughout the shoot.
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Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
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Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 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.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The rich formula helps keep my skin feeling nourished and comfortable while supporting a smoother, plumper appearance.
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Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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
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
Hate grows if consistently nourished and the consequences of that are devastating.
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Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
What was unusual about the two dead humpback whales, Dunkin said, is that both seemed to be properly nourished.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Funk recommends applying a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks to keep your plants nourished and well-fed.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The hydrating ingredients leave dry skin feeling nourished, comfortable, and ready to take on whatever the day brings.
—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
The working dynamic that 16mm created nourished us with life and mystery throughout the shoot.
—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
Adjective
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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
Verb
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Brun’s niece sustained injuries during the shooting that were not life-threatening — a scratch on her belly, said Brun.
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.
Verb
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If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
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The Mississippi divided empires, helped decide a civil war, and nurtured a distinct culture of river towns and port cities.
Adjective
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And don't discount dinner, which promises hearty and home-cooked flavors that well exceeded my lobby-restaurant expectation.
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Despite the cost of food increasing, Kamal is committed to keeping his prices low and his portions hearty.
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In 1981, President Reagan signed an executive order creating the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and encouraged more federal funding for HBCUs.
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The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information that could help the investigation are encouraged to contact HSCO.
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Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied.
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After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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