NOURISHMENTS Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

nourishment

noun

ˈnər-ish-mənt

Definition of 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 When movement is restricted, when stress accumulates, when sleep is neglected, when nourishment is poor, and when our nervous system is overwhelmed, imbalance begins to appear. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Ayurveda posits that goat meat’s similar biological composition to human muscle tissue allows its protein molecules to easily absorb and provide nourishment. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 The spray has peptides and polymers to increase hair diameter and lend fullness, along with amino acids for cuticle repair and scalp nourishment. — Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 21 June 2026 Water the plant deeply and slowly at the base rather than overhead, as this will ensure the roots receive sufficient nourishment and help prevent diseases that can arise from wet foliage. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment

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Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Nevertheless, there’s a Moon Alert in effect, which means restrict spending to food and gas and wait until tomorrow to make important decisions.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026

Definition of food

Noun

One of the researchers’ biggest surprises was the discovery of a particular type of shell from the mollusk Columbella rustica, too small to provide sustenance, in both the Neanderthal and Homo sapiens layers.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.

— Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of sustenance

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