as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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as in cultivating
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in sustaining
to supply with nourishment
we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house
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as in raising
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 nourishing
Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
This ultra-nourishing formula brings lips back to life, not just with luscious apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, but also with its dewy, lip-enhancing hues, from the succulent Red Delicious, a sheer watermelon shade, to the sexy Jam Session, a transparent Black Cherry hue.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Each tube is enriched with nourishing shea butter, plus dreamy botanical oils to soothe and protect dry winter hands; while the almond and lavender scents add a luxuriously cozy touch.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
One such need is nourishing, restorative meals that postpartum moms don’t have to prepare themselves—meals that, in another time or place, might have been provided by their community.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
This ultra-nourishing formula brings lips back to life, not just with luscious apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, but also with its dewy, lip-enhancing hues, from the succulent Red Delicious, a sheer watermelon shade, to the sexy Jam Session, a transparent Black Cherry hue.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
This fragrance-free formula pairs soothing feverfew (a herb that looks like a daisy) with nourishing oat to gently wash away dirt and buildup while helping protect the skin barrier.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Each tube is enriched with nourishing shea butter, plus dreamy botanical oils to soothe and protect dry winter hands; while the almond and lavender scents add a luxuriously cozy touch.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
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And the refreshments have the same sumptuous yet nutritive vibe: hibiscus agua fresca, turmeric lemonade, prickly pear horchata, and mesquite lattes.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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Compared to sugar, many nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners may be better for weight management, blood sugar, gut health, and other aspects of your health.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
12 Nov. 2025
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A number of the new bishops came from the ranks of Opus Dei, which had been cultivating a presence in the country for decades.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Being a reader means cultivating a relationship with the world that, by most standards, can seem pointless and counterproductive.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Western governments have imposed sanctions on her in the past for her part in sustaining Maduro’s administration.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Puig first tore the ACL in his left knee in the Western Conference final in 2024, assisting on the game’s only goal after sustaining the injury.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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McRib nutritional facts Per McDonald's nutritional facts, a McRib has 520 calories, 28 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein and 46 grams of carbs.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adding pumpkin seeds to a smoothie can enhance its nutritional value without significantly altering the flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Five years on, the incentive has proven transformative, driving studio expansion, nurturing talent and attracting a steady stream of high-profile international projects to French soil.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president has been nurturing international relations, from currently hosting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary at the White House to a dinner last night with leaders from Central Asia.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Oakland police officers’ union has lobbied councilmembers, with its president accusing the commission of fostering an atmosphere of distrust that drove Mitchell to resign and depleted OPD’s ranks.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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By demanding that the league’s average and median salaries align with these figures, the union would ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth, fostering roster depth and long-term player retention.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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