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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 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
Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Oranges and other citrus fruits By nourishing the gut microbiome, citrus fruits like oranges may also support mental health, with one recent study finding that people who regularly ate citrus had about a 20% lower risk of depression.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This nourishing soup is creamy, cheap, and endlessly adaptable—and only takes one pot to make.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 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
The deep-cleaning Paul Mitchell Two Clarifying Shampoo, brightening Pureology Strength Cure Blonde Shampoo, and volumizing and nourishing Pantene Sheer Volume Shampoo are among her go-tos.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Oranges and other citrus fruits By nourishing the gut microbiome, citrus fruits like oranges may also support mental health, with one recent study finding that people who regularly ate citrus had about a 20% lower risk of depression.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 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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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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And for Hoka, sustaining double-digit percent growth over the medium term will depend on expansion into lifestyle.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, filmmakers, producers, distributors, sales agents, publicists, critics, sponsors, and former Sundance staff — many of whom credit the festival with launching or sustaining their careers — spoke on background or off the record.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For the current academic year, SDSU has agreed to implement several changes, including equitable meals and nutritional support, access to air travel for teams competing in away games a six-hour drive from campus, and opportunities for teams to stay in hotels prior to competition.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s usually caused by a metabolic change in your body, either from hormones, nutritional deficiencies, high levels of stress, or medication.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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The build has felt oddly subdued for much of the month, largely because the focus shifted toward promoting the quarterly Peacock special instead.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The conversations around politics were largely unfolding at panels, such as the American Civil Liberties Union event attended by DuVernay, and as the stars were promoting their films on red carpets ahead of their premieres.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Colton is looking for a nurturing and compassionate family that will provide him with patience, support and consistency.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2026
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Researchers believe that healing the gut microbiome by nurturing the good gut bacteria is key for good health.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Not just to provide news publishers the equivalent of a fair and honest wage, but also to bolster our wobbling democracy by fostering an engaged and knowledgeable electorate.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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