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 So, for creating Hope's Corner to bring nourishment and support to the peninsula's unhoused, this week's CBS News Bay Area ICON Award goes to Bob Lee and Leslie Carmichael. Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026 For even more moisturization, Sun Bum's Cool Down Lotion has vitamin E and cocoa butter in addition to aloe for extra nourishment after a day in the sun. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 These jars bring together convenience and nourishment in one colorful package. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • The food company gets top ratings in such occupations as baker and food prep worker.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • This uncertainty is a compelling reason to think about the future—and the growing need to store the food and seeds that provide sustenance.
    Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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