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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
Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.
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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
The silicone-free formula cleanses and nourishes the scalp while strengthening the hair at the root for visibly bouncy hair.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Perifresh’s non-drying formula nourishes your skin with aloe vera, leaving your skin clean and healthy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Yummy Tummy is a multi-use skincare line that nourishes mother and baby from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Not only does this sunscreen contain two minerals, it’s also formulated with vitamin E, which nourishes the skin, silica, an oil-absorbing powder, and spring water (sourced from the city of La Roche-Posay in France) to soothe the skin barrier.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
The Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture nourishes the skin's protective layer and provides a rich, creamy lather that leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and healthy.
—Nora Colomer
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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
The silicone-free formula cleanses and nourishes the scalp while strengthening the hair at the root for visibly bouncy hair.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Perifresh’s non-drying formula nourishes your skin with aloe vera, leaving your skin clean and healthy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Yummy Tummy is a multi-use skincare line that nourishes mother and baby from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Not only does this sunscreen contain two minerals, it’s also formulated with vitamin E, which nourishes the skin, silica, an oil-absorbing powder, and spring water (sourced from the city of La Roche-Posay in France) to soothe the skin barrier.
—Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
The Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture nourishes the skin's protective layer and provides a rich, creamy lather that leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and healthy.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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Simulating natural light is one of many ways biophilic design promotes wellness.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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But what sustains this spirit is the tangible, down-to-earth life on the ground.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The union has argued that an election would extend an already prolonged process, and raises opportunities for complications and appeals.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sympathetic, apparently, to Geralt’s quest to save Ciri, Regis decides to join the gang on the road — though a closing shot of Regis privately savoring the scent of Geralt’s blood on a cloth raises some troubling questions for the show to answer down the road.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond improving their employment opportunities, this process fosters a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to life, especially in communities where access to higher education is limited.—
Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The search comes about one year after 43 Rhesus macaques escaped from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical research because an employee didn’t fully lock an enclosure.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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For example, anyone who breeds or exhibits wild animals in a commercial setting must also be licensed by the USDA.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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