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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in nurtures
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 nourishes
Above all, remember that food—eaten at any pace—nourishes the body.
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Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
If emotions swell, take a breath and reflect on what actually nourishes your home rhythm, then offer a simple plan that respects both sides.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Art nourishes the soul and is beneficial for health.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Fiber also nourishes the gut microbiome, supports a healthier colon and helps reduce inflammation, Naidoo explains.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This is a great time to focus on what truly nourishes you—both physically and emotionally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
If emotions swell, take a breath and reflect on what actually nourishes your home rhythm, then offer a simple plan that respects both sides.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Art nourishes the soul and is beneficial for health.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Fiber also nourishes the gut microbiome, supports a healthier colon and helps reduce inflammation, Naidoo explains.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This is a great time to focus on what truly nourishes you—both physically and emotionally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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Earlier work has shown that an increase in DNA damage in nerve cells promotes sleep in zebrafish.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Dumas, whether justified or not, confidence sustains effort long enough for skill and clarity to catch up.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visiting these wineries often means supporting a multi-generational family business that sustains local traditions in a way large commercial estates cannot.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Speak gently and firmly, because safety nurtures real closeness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about great poetry—both classic and contemporary—through memorization, performance, and competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mitchell encourages people to have enough of their meds for at least 36 hours to get through next Tuesday and Wednesday, and to anticipate the pharmacies will be closed at least on Sunday.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Emitting even a billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere today raises the risk of extinction, even if ever so slightly, and the rate at which our activities are causing species to become extinct adds to that risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Shares in those and other Japanese corporations are on a tear as Japan’s central bank raises rates to combat inflation after years of deflation.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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Finally, redesign work systems such as meeting norms and targets in a way that fosters brain capital.—
Bob Sternfels,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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It’s long been said that familiarity breeds contempt.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The California least tern is a white-and-black bird less than 10 inches long that breeds only in a few areas along the bays and lagoons of California and Mexico and is in danger of extinction because of coastal development.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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