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 Each Perfume Oil blends a single hero note ingredient with skin-softening baobab oil for long-lasting scent and luxurious nourishment. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Up to 20,000 cubic yards will be cleared from the river channel and placed as sand nourishment on Del Mar’s beaches. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 Antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea provide instant nourishment and a boost of radiance, while aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents the dry, flaky aftermath that often accompanies retinol. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026 On top of being the moon’s sign of rulership, the essence of Cancer encourages us to prioritize nourishment, safety and emotional stability. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment

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Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Rooms are calm, expansive, and built to frame the ever-changing landscape, while the food celebrates local ingredients with a refined, modern twist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

Italians are fed energetically with the sustenance of beauty, ease, and joy.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
The storm, located a little more than 500 miles east of the northern Philippines, has been taking advantage of ideal conditions for tropical cyclone sustenance and strengthening.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

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