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 Meals and functional beverages emphasize nourishment, and the schedule also features cacao, a dress-up dance party and an optional nature walk and movie night. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 The group of kittens wouldn't survive long without a surrogate mother to provide care and nourishment. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Hungry and undersized, a litter of orange tabbies had been abandoned by their mother and were too fragile to go long without nourishment and care. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 To add shine and nourishment, look for lightweight ingredients like jojoba oil, argan oil, rosemary oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and aloe vera. Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Tony & Tara Eiguren The great potato capital has no shortage of great Basque food either, thanks to a hearty diaspora and community members like Tony and Tara Eiguren.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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  • The excellent D’Amico Kitchen restaurant and the blue-flamed fire in the lobby delivers warmth and sustenance in the coolest venue of one of the country’s coldest climes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • One great solution is fast-growing native plants, which can reach several feet tall in just a year and provide shade, shelter, and sustenance for local wildlife.
    Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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