NOURISHMENT Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

nourishment

noun

ˈnər-ish-mənt

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 Areas of Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are examples where beach nourishment projects have resulted in wider beaches. —

Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 He was accompanied by Masons who conducted a Masonic ritual with corn (a symbol of nourishment), wine (a symbol of refreshment), and oil (a symbol of joy). —

Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 In the meantime, shelf-stable pantry staples become your primary source of nourishment. —

Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026 That nourishment comes courtesy of fatty acid–rich rice bran extract and allantoin, the latter of which also works to repair the skin barrier to stave off sensitivity. —

Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment

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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Digital marketing Careers in digital marketing and agricultural communications also are gaining traction, with consumers increasingly being interested in where their food comes from.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026