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 Castor oil, sunflower oil, and avocado oil add nourishment while also enhancing shine. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 The slow cookers offered warmth and nourishment. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • Her reporting has taken her all over the world, from Patagonia to Tokyo to the Amazon Rainforest, and she is fascinated by the ways that travel intersects with style, food, music, nightlife, identity, and politics.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The proposal calls for a 1% food and beverage tax in Lake and Porter counties, a 5% innkeepers tax in Lake County and a 12% admissions tax to help build a stadium.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 22 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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