1
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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as in sustained
to supply with nourishment
nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup
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Recent Examples of nurtured
The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.
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Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
But resilience is a skill that can be built and nurtured over time, according to author and mental performance coach Steve Magness.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Paul Slovak on the editor who nurtured John Steinbeck, James Joyce and more • Jane Ciabattari interviews Angela Flournoy about her new novel, The Wilderness • Where are all the books about mothers and sons?
—Literary Hub, 20 Sep. 2025
Many governments have nurtured defense companies as national champions, and joint production across borders is rare.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Many are skilled and recruited from gaming communities, where strategic thinking, speed and competitiveness are nurtured.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The two friends hope that their children, who are growing up knowing that family can be chosen, nurtured through trust and loyalty.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
But resilience is a skill that can be built and nurtured over time, according to author and mental performance coach Steve Magness.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Paul Slovak on the editor who nurtured John Steinbeck, James Joyce and more • Jane Ciabattari interviews Angela Flournoy about her new novel, The Wilderness • Where are all the books about mothers and sons?
—Literary Hub, 20 Sep. 2025
Many governments have nurtured defense companies as national champions, and joint production across borders is rare.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Many are skilled and recruited from gaming communities, where strategic thinking, speed and competitiveness are nurtured.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The two friends hope that their children, who are growing up knowing that family can be chosen, nurtured through trust and loyalty.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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The fruit originated in temperate regions of the world like Europe and Asia, where wild species were cultivated thousands of years ago.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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After years of research and development, the brand launched Bananatex in 2018, a revolutionary material made from abacá fibers cultivated regeneratively in the Philippines.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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His base appeared to be whiter, richer, and more educated than the city as a whole.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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To carry out her vision, McMahon has brought on at least 20 political appointees from ultraconservative think tanks and advocacy groups eager to de-emphasize public schools, which have educated students for roughly 200 years.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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The team came into Friday’s win-or-go-home game shorthanded after forward Satou Sabally sustained a concussion late in Game 3 and suffered another blow when forward Alyssa Thomas appeared to injure her shoulder before halftime.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is out week to week with an upper-body injury sustained in Thursday’s 4-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced Saturday morning.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, the scholars chalk the tremendous success of the books up to Rowling’s evocative writing, which encouraged young readers to be creative while holding their attention for long periods of time.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Each version of the muscular coupe features a special livery inspired by its predecessor.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Williams’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, started Athlos after being inspired by the intensity and excitement around track and field events during the Olympics.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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But dietitians say there are plenty of cheap and easy meals that can keep you fueled and nourished without breaking the bank.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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To round out the formula, evening primrose oil keeps skin nourished, peptides help with bounce, and antioxidants like vitamin E offer an extra layer of protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Wise and Ian Cummings have been promoted to the second-highest management roles at The Star following the promotion of Greg Farmer to McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news and Andale Gross to The Star’s executive editor.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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More recently, Ramsay proudly promoted his 23-year-old daughter Tilly's new cooking show, Dish It Out, which is now streaming on Prime Video.—
Michelle Tauber,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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And perhaps, as Elizabeth Gilbert’s famous book Eat, Pray, Love comes to mind, something more like love might have been fostered between them.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The success of these new immigrants in a racist institution fostered resentment among longer-standing American minorities.—
Arabelle Sicardi,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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