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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Eat a nourishing meal before drinking to slow down alcohol's effects.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The level of shine and suppleness that those nourishing oils impart.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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The reason for that is just how vast Nordstrom’s beauty section is: punctuated by everything from cult-favorite Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances to the viral products that can be spotted in almost every celebrity makeup artist’s bag, like La Mer’s nourishing face oils and revolutionary serums.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Eat a nourishing meal before drinking to slow down alcohol's effects.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
New & Noteworthy Discover Serum Le Duo, a breakthrough 2-in-1 formula that combines a nourishing translucent serum with a milky, pearly serum to target 10 signs of aging.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The level of shine and suppleness that those nourishing oils impart.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
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The Super soy subtype was engineered by the researchers giving it a heart-friendly fat profile, trimming out non-nutritive sugars, and ditching the flavor-spiking enzyme lipoxygenase.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, consumption of the other non-nutritive sweeteners was associated with a faster decline in global cognition, particularly in working memory and verbal fluency, according to the study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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During the Soviet era, all the vineyards in the area were replaced with hazelnut trees and tea bushes because cultivating wine in this humid climate was deemed too difficult.—
Jessica Jungbauer,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
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Actor Charlie Hunnum discussed with Variety the process of cultivating Ed Gein's voice.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Her friend and the owner of the car was taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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There is other government data on food purchases and nutritional status, and a host of other surveys that use USDA questions.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some foods pack a huge nutritional punch even in small servings.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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For a high-value science and craft project, the Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit gives your little ones the chance to see how nature works by planting and nurturing their own mini-ecosystem.—
Tabitha Britt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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And help your child develop empathy and nurturing skills.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Christene Chadwick Moss, the first African-American female board president of Fort Worth ISD, said that, as principal, Benton dedicated herself to enhancing Dunbar’s environment and fostering a strong sense of pride and community — even when people doubted if a woman could do the job.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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By balancing innovation with relationships, Guzman is creating a brokerage where clients are more than transactions and agents are more than salespeople, fostering a culture that reflects the energy and diversity of Arizona itself.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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