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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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One key part of lessening this burden is creating an environment at home that promotes a fair distribution of tasks like scheduling appointments and keeping track of obligations.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Oct. 2025
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Alfouti talks about self-awareness before self-care, promotes walking goals instead of weight goals, and adapts Zumba routines to Khaliji and dabke dance styles.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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If New Orleans sustains drives, though, the offense may try to go up-tempo to tire them out.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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That labor sustains an inequitable tech economy in which a handful of companies, including Meta, Google and Amazon, rake in profit and enrich their shareholders.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
8 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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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff’s office advises parents to check children’s backpacks and encourages children to speak up to their teachers.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The man's defense attorneys said in a statement Thursday that the verdict raises questions about what is considered espionage under Norwegian law.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As market shifts and technological advancements drive internal changes, the mindset a leader cultivates long term enables the business to effectively grow and change with the times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The World Affairs Council fosters global understanding and friendships in the local community and around the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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That all fosters independence, with different genres of storytelling appealing to different readers.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hoarding power Authoritarian parenting looks strong but breeds weakness.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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This war has shown the world once again that violence only breeds more violence, and the task before the international community is no longer to imagine peace, but to begin the hard work of reinforcing it.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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