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
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
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
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why a synbiotic supplement, like Ritual’s Synbiotic+, can be a great choice for nourishing the gut.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Dream big, but stay honest with yourself about what is truly nourishing versus just exciting.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
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
After heavy rainfall, water is collected in a rain garden and slowly absorbed back into the soil, nourishing any native flowers and greenery planted around it in the process.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why a synbiotic supplement, like Ritual’s Synbiotic+, can be a great choice for nourishing the gut.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
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They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moon Juice enters Target after cultivating a loyal customer base, Bacon said.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the ensuing months Epstein becomes a liaison between the two, with Epstein proffering offerings of assistance to both parties while cultivating his friendship with Barrack.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Singleton acknowledged that sustaining the coordinated, multi-agency model beyond the World Cup will be difficult once the spotlight fades.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The breath of air, and the freedom of movement, only reinforce the moral asphyxiation taking place inside—and emphasize the unyielding authority sustaining the city’s public life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the study is small and more research is needed, experts say mango is a healthy addition to a balanced diet, thanks to its rich nutritional profile of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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While almond milk and cow's milk are similar in their uses, the two beverages differ in their nutritional profiles.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your 4th House of Home and Family shifts as the nurturing Moon enters, encouraging you to create simple order in your domestic life.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity and Romance warms as the nurturing Moon blends with loving Venus there, encouraging playful expression that potentially heals old insecurities as well.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, there is a growing recognition that advanced economies might benefit from shifting their focus from merely transmitting information, a task machines increasingly perform well, towards fostering creativity, adaptability, and lifelong learning.—
José Manuel Barroso,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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