nourishment

as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

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Recent Examples of nourishment The start of training camp provides some nourishment, as does the first drive or two of preseason football. Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Your strands’ nourishment, moisture, and shine should improve. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025 Whether worked into braids or smoothed over a fresh blowout, this oil delivers lasting nourishment while looking right at home in its sculptural, vanity-ready bottle. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • Highlights include nature walks and hands-on activities led by science center educators, live music from several performers and food and drink from local vendors.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Will food aid continue under SNAP and WIC?
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Each restaurant feels distinct yet aligned, fostering the sense that food here isn’t just sustenance but part of the overall experience.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Where to Eat Meals on Le Grand Tour are far more than sustenance; their narrative experiences.
    Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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