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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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Recent Examples of nurtured
When Big Boi and Dre started working with Organized Noize—the production trio Sleepy Brown, Ray Murray, and Rico Wade, who had nurtured them as part of the Dungeon Family collective and produced Southerplayalistic—the accommodations were no itineraries, no concierges.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Halprin is just one of many Bay Area pioneers to strive for innovation, accessibility and diversity in dance — helping to create a rich tradition here that has long nurtured all kinds of creative movement, dance lovers say.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Making an Olympic team can be a lifelong pursuit commonly nurtured by parents who competed or coached in the sport.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
The son of a scout, Elway drafted Von Miller, brought Peyton Manning to Denver and nurtured future general managers Spytek, John Lynch, Adam Peters, Darren Mougey and Dave Zeigler.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
This penchant for mentorship has been a lifelong through line for Hampton, who herself was nurtured in fashion by her maternal grandmother — her Apo — who ran an organization called Fashion Arts & Youth Enterprise that taught young girls how to sew.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
But anyone who has nurtured a daydream, or told a self-protective lie, can empathize with her, and learn something true about themselves.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
The best bar soap is incredibly gentle on the skin, creating a soothing shower experience that leaves you feeling squeaky-clean yet still moisturized and nurtured, with a soft aroma that lingers.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
However, this rugged coastline has nurtured an impressive surf culture and offers stunning vistas.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Halprin is just one of many Bay Area pioneers to strive for innovation, accessibility and diversity in dance — helping to create a rich tradition here that has long nurtured all kinds of creative movement, dance lovers say.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Making an Olympic team can be a lifelong pursuit commonly nurtured by parents who competed or coached in the sport.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
The son of a scout, Elway drafted Von Miller, brought Peyton Manning to Denver and nurtured future general managers Spytek, John Lynch, Adam Peters, Darren Mougey and Dave Zeigler.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
This penchant for mentorship has been a lifelong through line for Hampton, who herself was nurtured in fashion by her maternal grandmother — her Apo — who ran an organization called Fashion Arts & Youth Enterprise that taught young girls how to sew.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
But anyone who has nurtured a daydream, or told a self-protective lie, can empathize with her, and learn something true about themselves.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
The best bar soap is incredibly gentle on the skin, creating a soothing shower experience that leaves you feeling squeaky-clean yet still moisturized and nurtured, with a soft aroma that lingers.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
However, this rugged coastline has nurtured an impressive surf culture and offers stunning vistas.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Antoine’s advancements in the propagation of pecan trees that produced high-quality pecans of reproducible form, then, resulted in these nuts being cultivated as a cash crop that could be mass produced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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It was founded 400 years ago by Carthusian monks, who cultivated what became known as the best vineyard in Valencia.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Katharine was enrolled at the Misses Raysons’ School for girls on West 75th Street, a private school that educated its students all the way through high school.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many are wealthier and more educated than longstanding Idaho residents, Lyons said.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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The home sustained damage to the second floor.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Middle school is the inflection point where sustained attention either begins to be scaffolded, or quietly erodes under constant digital interruption.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Flint encouraged people to attend the commissioners’ court meeting and speak against the Comanche Circle proposal.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Durden has been inspired by the opportunity granted to him by Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The short Adam made really is what stole my heart and inspired me to want to be involved as an actor and producer.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Any gloss can sit atop lips with a shiny finish, but true ‘juiciness’ comes from lips that are soft and nourished, then made even better by gloss.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
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Squalene, hyaluronic acid, antioxidant fruit oils, and the brand’s patented Maxi-Lip Peptide keep my lips feeling smooth and nourished all winter long.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2026
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Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers have used their first-round pick on a wide receiver both years since Dave Canales arrived and Morgan was promoted to GM.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Living on location throughout the shoot fostered a rare level of trust and intimacy that permeates every frame.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wenner's love of music was fostered from a young age by his dad Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone in 1967.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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