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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
The rap icon took things to a new level, reminding everyone that Black love, when nurtured and celebrated, is timeless.
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Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The same Philadelphia that witnessed the birth of American independence also nurtured competing visions of nationhood—ones that challenged the very foundations of who could claim full citizenship in the republic.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The students and scholars nurtured in this ancient way will not be timid.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Starting pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow and closer/folk hero Roki Sasaki were nurtured through injuries during the regular season, and those resets probably helped each be at his best by the most important point of the season.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Unlike other platforms, Xiaohongshu has nurtured a social ecosystem centered on authentic life experiences.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
For me, the gift of a new film is seeing the world through the artist’s eye—to see their observations, to witness a truth, and to feel my curiosity being nurtured.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The same Philadelphia that witnessed the birth of American independence also nurtured competing visions of nationhood—ones that challenged the very foundations of who could claim full citizenship in the republic.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The students and scholars nurtured in this ancient way will not be timid.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Starting pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow and closer/folk hero Roki Sasaki were nurtured through injuries during the regular season, and those resets probably helped each be at his best by the most important point of the season.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Unlike other platforms, Xiaohongshu has nurtured a social ecosystem centered on authentic life experiences.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
For me, the gift of a new film is seeing the world through the artist’s eye—to see their observations, to witness a truth, and to feel my curiosity being nurtured.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Born in Exmouth, Devon, Collins was educated at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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San Diego police’s Homeless Outreach Team has educated homeless people about the safe parking lot program and how to avoid tickets for oversized vehicles, and has helped them get connected with services like housing help.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Two officers sustained injuries during the arrest and were treated at an urgent care center.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The researchers found that after 24 weeks, the adults taking enlicitide not only saw up to a 60% reduction in LDL cholesterol, but reductions were sustained through 52 weeks.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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The sneaker, which quickly became a streetwear standout this year, fuses performance-ready materials with visual design inspired by aquatic life.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Giammetti said the vitality and beauty of these women inspired him and Garavani immensely.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The goal is to pack on a little extra fat that will help keep them warm and nourished in the colder days of winter.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yet then, its leaves became a lifeline, transforming into dishes that nourished us when nothing else could.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Singling us out as victims of multiracialism alienates us from our fellow-South Africans and harms relationships that have been fostered over the past 30 years.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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Unlike Zohran Mamdani’s victory at the mayoral election in New York, which boosted progressives within the Democratic Party, Spanberger’s win fostered the case for more centrist politics.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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