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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
Resurrecting the vibrant neighborhoods that nurtured me would mean implementing public policies that make the city truly affordable and accessible for Black folks and poor and middle-class New Yorkers of all races.
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Naomi Jackson, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Really trying to prioritize key relationships, making sure they’re being nurtured by consistent touch points.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
In 1980, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, the non-profit organization that now oversees the festival and, through year-round labs and workshops, has nurtured several new generations of indie moviemaking talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Great workplaces are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Bob Helbig, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of careers like Araki’s were nurtured and platformed by Sundance.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
The festival’s heart can thrive anywhere it’s nurtured.
—Rena Ronson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Naomi Jackson, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Really trying to prioritize key relationships, making sure they’re being nurtured by consistent touch points.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
In 1980, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, the non-profit organization that now oversees the festival and, through year-round labs and workshops, has nurtured several new generations of indie moviemaking talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Great workplaces are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Bob Helbig, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of careers like Araki’s were nurtured and platformed by Sundance.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
The festival’s heart can thrive anywhere it’s nurtured.
—Rena Ronson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Coffee was cultivated and traded across the Islamic world, flourishing in places like Cairo, Tunis and Istanbul.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The individual virtues are cultivated over time through repetition.—
Tucker J. Gregor,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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The practice was particularly used by patrolling troops during World War II, according to Smith, who has educated himself in the sport’s long history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Studies show that collegiate faculty often identify as left-leaning, reflecting the typical politics of the college-educated.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin sustained a puncture wound to her left abdomen after crashing into the side fencing after tumbling into two gates.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The second sustained a non-life-threatening injury, and the two other occupants in the sedan were not harmed.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Liu first laced up her skates at five, encouraged by her father, Arthur.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Every detail of the interiors reflects the soul of the island, from the famous divi divi tree motif to the color palette inspired by coral reefs and the iconic parrotfish.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shaped by his understanding of this relationship between art and politics, it was infused with visual elements inspired by Gaza.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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It’s formulated with B-silk, a polypeptide designed to emulate strong spider silk, plus rice protein and panthenol to keep the lash line nourished and healthy.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The formula blends vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, and soothing botanicals like calendula, lavender, rosemary, and chamomile to help soften crepey texture and improve overall smoothness over time, leaving skin looking more bouncy and nourished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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He was promoted to deputy director under Clark in 2022.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Clark was hired as the union's director of player relations in 2010 and was promoted to deputy executive director in July 2013, when union head Michael Weiner's health declined because of a brain tumor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aja Kearney Kearney’s interest in public service was fostered from a young age.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The presence of global automakers has also fostered export growth, with vehicles and parts shipped worldwide from Southeastern ports.—
Brian Moody,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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