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 The state senator also hopes that if passed, the bill will also start more conversations about the importance of nourishment and balanced meals, Spencer said. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026 This is where astrologers can often spot someone’s favorite food or, on a deeper level, what brings them a sense of nourishment. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Available in eight shades, the lip liners are formulated with hyaluronic filling spheres for a tug-free glide, coconut and jojoba oil blend for lightweight nourishment, and carnauba and candelilla wax blend to help create precise, seamless lines. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 Food Scarcity Makes Homes Appealing Winter also limits natural food sources, driving mice to seek out nourishment in human environments. Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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  • Last year, Republicans passed legislation to reduce spending on federal health programs and food assistance, largely by imposing work requirements on people receiving aid and by shifting certain costs onto the states.
    ALI SWENSON, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The amount spent over a lifetime includes annual costs of food, veterinary services, grooming and insurance.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
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  • So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The latest technology was his sustenance.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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