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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
For years, the spotlight in wellness has lingered on probiotics, those living bacterial emissaries in yogurt and supplements, and prebiotics, the nourishing fibers that sustain them. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 For example, tai chi practitioners are encouraged to stay at 70% effort, a practice that reduces injuries, facilitates mindfulness, and helps maintain nourishing, not disordered, relationships to movement. — Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Verb
This tinted version gives lips a sheer wash of color with a cooling feel and moisturizing finish thanks to nourishing apricot and raspberry seed oils. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Cofounded by Juliette Lailler and Marie Belile, Krème touts clean, creamy formulations and focuses on nourishing the skin’s microbiome, which shields against germs, pathogens and inflammation. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 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
  • The intervention of Allied troops on the White Russian side in the Russian Civil War deepened Bolshevik paranoia, and Bolshevik leaders concluded that hostile powers would always seek to destroy Russia by cultivating internal enemies.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • According to royal insider Rob Shuter, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very interested in cultivating a close relationship with Charles.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivating
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  • More than any position group, the Terps’ weakness right now is just sustaining success – for a full season or even a full 60 minutes in big games.
    — Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ariana Grande will take the stage in London tonight in comfortable footwear rather than her signature heels after sustaining a minor injury.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustaining
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  • Yosemite records few rabid bats, with the last case in 2025, but other national parks have issued rabies alerts within days or weeks, raising fresh questions about Yosemite’s public-health communication.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • OpenAI’s latest model, Astra, does more thinking beyond human oversight, boosting capabilities but raising concerns about loss of control.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • The famed supermodel has been named partner and chief brand officer of Infinity Wellness, the supplement brand best known for its True Greens powder blend and nutritional bars.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some dietitians have additionally felt thrown off by new dietary advice that goes against the nutritional consensus, including an emphasis on meat, and the maligning of seed oils.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutritional
Verb
  • Mudryk worked under De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk, with the Italian promoting the winger from their reserve side after loan spells at Arsenal Kyiv and Desna Chernihiv.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Evidence is needed to build a case for or against the role of firelight in promoting rich, spoken language in our species.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside his own artistic practice, Tsubaki has devoted considerable effort to nurturing the next generation of artists, including establishing ARTOTHÈQUE within the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at Kyoto University of the Arts.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurturing
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  • The best solution to fostering competition in the industry is to prioritize disruptive new technology by pumping money into university research, which creates the raw material for new technology startups.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Leach and his staff will be tasked with fostering a better development environment than the Wolf Pack have offered in recent years; out of this year’s top 10 prospects in the Rangers’ organization, six are candidates to open on the AHL roster.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fostering

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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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