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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
Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Australian wild berries and glycerin also help to add hydration, promoting a squeaky clean and nourished scalp.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 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
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
Farmers worked the soil, nourished by those rivers.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Not only has the household brand committed to affordable prices, but this bar in particular focuses on gentle moisture that leaves limbs silky smooth and well-nourished for hours on end.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Knowing what to avoid in bird feeders is essential to keeping avian visitors healthy and nourished.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 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, 23 Dec. 2025
Feed with Compost Apply compost to your hydrangeas at the end of the fall season to keep them nourished during the winter months.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Ceramides are lipids naturally found in the skin barrier that help retain moisture, so combining these two ingredients is a must to keep skin comfortable and nourished, especially during the drier, colder months.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Revitalized skin that’s nourished and radiant.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Australian wild berries and glycerin also help to add hydration, promoting a squeaky clean and nourished scalp.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 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
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
Farmers worked the soil, nourished by those rivers.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Not only has the household brand committed to affordable prices, but this bar in particular focuses on gentle moisture that leaves limbs silky smooth and well-nourished for hours on end.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Knowing what to avoid in bird feeders is essential to keeping avian visitors healthy and nourished.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 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, 23 Dec. 2025
Feed with Compost Apply compost to your hydrangeas at the end of the fall season to keep them nourished during the winter months.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Ceramides are lipids naturally found in the skin barrier that help retain moisture, so combining these two ingredients is a must to keep skin comfortable and nourished, especially during the drier, colder months.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
Adjective
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In fact, research indicates that a healthy diet in addition to frequent exercise can promote significant risk reductions for rates of heart attacks.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The rainbows were fat and healthy, with broad shoulders.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Antoine’s advancements in the propagation of pecan trees that produced high-quality pecans of reproducible form, then, resulted in these nuts being cultivated as a cash crop that could be mass produced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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It was founded 400 years ago by Carthusian monks, who cultivated what became known as the best vineyard in Valencia.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The home sustained damage to the second floor.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Middle school is the inflection point where sustained attention either begins to be scaffolded, or quietly erodes under constant digital interruption.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When Big Boi and Dre started working with Organized Noize—the production trio Sleepy Brown, Ray Murray, and Rico Wade, who had nurtured them as part of the Dungeon Family collective and produced Southerplayalistic—the accommodations were no itineraries, no concierges.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Halprin is just one of many Bay Area pioneers to strive for innovation, accessibility and diversity in dance — helping to create a rich tradition here that has long nurtured all kinds of creative movement, dance lovers say.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
17 Jan. 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
Verb
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But Flint encouraged people to attend the commissioners’ court meeting and speak against the Comanche Circle proposal.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This was clearly an audience satisfied with the show, but the reviews were oddly negative.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gross satisfied an itch with his move to Dortmund, playing in the Champions League across 66 appearances, which included a goal and 15 assists, but Brighton is his spiritual home.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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