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
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Dream big, but stay honest with yourself about what is truly nourishing versus just exciting.
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Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Adjective
Formulated around one of the most nourishing oils in the world, olive oil -- high in antioxidants, vitamin E and polyphenols.
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Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Dream big, but stay honest with yourself about what is truly nourishing versus just exciting.
—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ahead, our experts detail when and how to plant a pawpaw tree, best practices for nourishing it during establishment, and pests and diseases to watch out for.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
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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.
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Burnham has spent years positioning himself as a viable alternative to Starmer, criticizing Labour's leadership at moments of weakness while carefully cultivating his own national profile.
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In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.
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What is difficult is sustaining them under pressure.
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His father operated multiple companies across different sectors, exposing him early to the mechanics of building and sustaining an enterprise.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits.
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Hit the Alameda County Fair The event is back with its usual assortment of 2nd-tier music artists, goofy games and rides, and culinary attractions of questionable nutritional value.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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The reshaping of society by a small cadre of tech-billionaires whose actions are nurturing mass surveillance for marketing and political purposes, widespread technological unemployment, and a culture of misinformation and disinformation is clearly anti-democratic.
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How to transform these artworks into an exhibition nurturing a feminist and humane society?
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The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
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Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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