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 In order to get ready for the season, Ocean City said extra stockpiles of sand were purchased during the last nourishment project four years ago. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 That shifted sand will support beach nourishment efforts. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 Soothing composition aside, the texture here is lovely, offering nourishment in a plush cream that’s a treat to apply. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 Dining is communal, indoors or outside, and serves as both nourishment and education, sometimes with nutrition talks included. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • Two years ago, Charles Gabriel, of the Harlem soul-food franchise Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, collaborated with Daniel Boulud.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That search for sustenance is the source of most conflicts between humans and bear.
    Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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