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adjective

ˈnər-i-shiŋ How to pronounce nourishing (audio)
Definition of nourishingnext
as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast

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nourishing

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verb

present participle of nourish
1
as in cultivating
to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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2
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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3
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
Adjective
Grounding, purifying, and nourishing treatments go way beyond skin-deep and really leave you feeling different. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 No, on Thursday night, the NFL gave us something even more spiritually nourishing. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Verb
As long as the idea remains that property gets its purpose from those tending it, working it, nourishing it and dying on it, the film will never become a relic. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 By providing cheap, nourishing food for working Philadelphians, pepper pot sellers could be seen as participating in a kind of informal mutual aid. — Carolyn Zola, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
  1. nutritive
  2. cultivating
  3. sustaining
  4. raising
  5. nutritional
  6. promoting
  7. nurturing
  8. fostering
Adjective
  • Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of nutritive
Verb
  • In the meantime, Rodríguez has been solidifying her influence in Washington—hiring a lobbyist and cultivating people who might benefit from stalling a transition.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of cultivating
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  • The company pointed to research from the UK AI Security Institute showing that advanced models are increasingly capable of sustaining complex, multi-step cyber operations over extended periods.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • It is found in building the enduring capacity of leaders and teams to adapt while sustaining performance.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Jackson would also need to scramble to make up a fundraising gulf against Collins, who has been raising money for months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • In Canada, public health messaging has focused on raising awareness among adolescents and their caregivers after 2026 reports that the challenge resurfaced among youth.
    — Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • These formulas have historically been difficult to formulate, can be customized to each infant's nutritional needs, and are also subject to errors.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Resist the urge to give your new plant a nutritional boost right away.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of nutritional
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  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • Ultimately, leading authentically is a powerful asset, enabling a life aligned with one's vision and building deep trust, beginning with introspection and self-nurturing.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Lassally won two Emmy awards over the years, while discovering and nurturing multiple generations of talent.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of nurturing
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  • The station cap has stood for decades as an media ownership restriction rooted in First Amendment principles of fostering a diversity of voices and opinions on America’s airwaves.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • The suit accused Zhu of harassment and fostering environment where harassment was allowed.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
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