nourishment

Definition of nourishmentnext
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 From orphans to widows, thousands of Armenians have found nourishment from this community protagonist, who is still comforting children who habitually ration their birthday cake. Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 R+Co Bleu’s Essential formulas cleanse thoroughly while delivering lightweight nourishment, thanks to a blend of coconut and olive oils. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 7 Feb. 2026 But, on the other hand, if they were laid too early, the grass would start to die after multiple weeks without proper nourishment and air flow. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 The state senator also hopes that if passed, the bill will also start more conversations about the importance of nourishment and balanced meals, Spencer said. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.
    TRAVIS LOLLER, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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