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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
No, on Thursday night, the NFL gave us something even more spiritually nourishing. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026 November 22 – December 21 Relaxing at home could be especially nourishing at present. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Last is nourishing skin with the Dry Body Oil, made from 100% natural pure botanical oils to firm, hydrate and protect skin with a mess-free spray applicator. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae. — ABC News, 19 May 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 normalization of transactional thinking in education therefore risks cultivating broader cultural acceptance of ethical compromise.
    — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026
  • Instead of cultivating the rough aliveness of our humanity, these tools seem geared toward replacing our clunky human efforts.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • Woman died at hospital after sustaining severe injuries Three people were transported to local hospitals with severe injuries, according to police.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Commercializing fusion research NIFS’ achievements in fusion research range from sustaining plasma for 3,268 seconds to reaching temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • If your diet is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, the cyclosporiasis outbreak spiking across the country may be raising concerns on what to eat.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • Both chickpea pasta and whole-wheat pasta offer distinct nutritional benefits and can contribute to a balanced diet.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
  • People wanted to find all-natural foods that would seamlessly fit into their wellness routines while also providing nutritional benefits.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of nutritional
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  • Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Critics have said such cases have become more frequent and accuse Modi’s government of promoting films that align with its nationalist narrative.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of promoting
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  • As the nurturing Moon enters your 4th House of Home and Family, comfort wants structure and small domestic systems feel soothing.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
  • The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
    — Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of nurturing
Verb
  • True soccer excellence emerges from years of dedicated, often unstructured play from childhood, like street football, fostering unique abilities in tight spaces.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Denny Jong — began making derogatory comments around the office, fostering a culture of permissiveness that allowed similar remarks to go unchecked.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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