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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 foundation, led by Ortega-Heilbron, aims to function as a kind of Sundance Institute where new projects and filmmakers will be nurtured, ultimately contributing to the country’s cultural development.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Archer also nurtured relationships with key British designers like Jenny Packham, a favorite of Kate's, and cemented the future queen as a sustainability advocate who frequently rewears her outfits.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
—Danita R. Dehaney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
From a lakeside family escape in California to a London apartment awash in green and an ever-evolving desert compound in Rancho Mirage, each Sinatra abode nurtured family and welcomed close friends with open arms.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Often today, it is then nurtured in the dark recesses of the internet, where children and teenagers can find peers angry at the world and ready to lash out.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Archer also nurtured relationships with key British designers like Jenny Packham, a favorite of Kate's, and cemented the future queen as a sustainability advocate who frequently rewears her outfits.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
—Danita R. Dehaney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
From a lakeside family escape in California to a London apartment awash in green and an ever-evolving desert compound in Rancho Mirage, each Sinatra abode nurtured family and welcomed close friends with open arms.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Often today, it is then nurtured in the dark recesses of the internet, where children and teenagers can find peers angry at the world and ready to lash out.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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While some of the trees that produce the resin are cultivated, the vast majority grow in the wild.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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An April 2025 Hoover Institute report conducted in partnership with Stanford HAI found China has built a massive cohort of homegrown talent, with nearly all researchers behind DeepSeek’s five foundations papers educated or trained in China.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Most of the men who wrote to Shere were not educated men from big cities, but men working on the line at the Ford plant at Dearborn, Michigan or men employed at strip mall legal firms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The homeowner and Nichols both sustained head injuries in an altercation, police said.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study showed a growing share of patients who sustained these injuries had accidents linked to e-bikes or e-scooters.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nonpropagandized instruction of the history and relevance of May Day could have been encouraged.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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City officials have encouraged Golden Leaf restaurant to install an expensive filter to address the pungent smell, though owners insist that none of their immediate shopping center neighbors have complained about the odor.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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And then there were the profound moments that inspired millions.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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It’s clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Victor Fleming’s picture.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Miracles were especially nourished in the Arab world for centuries.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Skin should appear deeply nourished with a plumping effect that smooths over fine lines and other expression lines.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Macy's was instrumental in transforming how the season was promoted in other ways as well.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bill aims to increase transparency has fostered unlikely partnerships between DFL and GOP legislators.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement tactics during the extensive investigation — including one officer encouraging Genrich to commit suicide — and prosecutorial misconduct during the trial fostered early and lingering doubts about Genrich’s guilt.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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