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 Teens benefit from consistent messages that nutrition is about nourishment, energy, and health. Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 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 The group of kittens wouldn't survive long without a surrogate mother to provide care and nourishment. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.
    Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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  • The land sits less than one mile away from Jackie and Shadow’s nest, and this part of the lake is home to all of the fish that the eagles and their eaglets rely on for sustenance.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
  • They had been hunted out of existence—shot for personal sustenance, shot for sale as food by market hunters, shot for their hides.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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