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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
Some of Hollywood’s most theatrical scandals were efficiently contained by press agents who nurtured their clout with cops and columnists alike.
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Peter Bart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Environmental stewardship of the 350,000-acre Grumeti Reserve has amplified viable habitat for Serengeti’s wildlife and nurtured population recoveries of species like elephant and buffalo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The path forward for employers requires not just acknowledging these new competencies but designing visible frameworks that show how AI skills are rewarded, nurtured and advanced within the company.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Underneath the railway arches in Bermondsey, the cheeses of Neal’s Yard sit maturing in a beloved institution that has nurtured, connected, championed, educated, and sold around 550 tons of British cheese a year in every corner of the cheese world.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
Indigenous citizens of many distinct nations, too, crafted a relatively expansive vision of unity, one nurtured by kinship, diplomacy, and religion.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2026
The theaters launched and nurtured the careers of thousands of actors, directors, designers and technicians, including such notable talents as Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, Mark Jacoby and Frank Galati.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Growth has been sparked by new ideas, but nurtured by the institutions, infrastructure, and workforce systems that allowed those ideas to scale.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Peter Bart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Environmental stewardship of the 350,000-acre Grumeti Reserve has amplified viable habitat for Serengeti’s wildlife and nurtured population recoveries of species like elephant and buffalo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The path forward for employers requires not just acknowledging these new competencies but designing visible frameworks that show how AI skills are rewarded, nurtured and advanced within the company.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Underneath the railway arches in Bermondsey, the cheeses of Neal’s Yard sit maturing in a beloved institution that has nurtured, connected, championed, educated, and sold around 550 tons of British cheese a year in every corner of the cheese world.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
Indigenous citizens of many distinct nations, too, crafted a relatively expansive vision of unity, one nurtured by kinship, diplomacy, and religion.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people.
—Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2026
The theaters launched and nurtured the careers of thousands of actors, directors, designers and technicians, including such notable talents as Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, Mark Jacoby and Frank Galati.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Growth has been sparked by new ideas, but nurtured by the institutions, infrastructure, and workforce systems that allowed those ideas to scale.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Yes, the real Mystic Pizza that inspired the 1988 film still stands, but since then, Mystic has cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The wines are all made with pure Ansonica grapes from the island, cultivated in the few hectares that face the sea.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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His enforcers were trained in torture techniques by the CIA and educated in the theories expounded by the political scientist Samuel Huntington.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The plant sustained flows above 45 million gallons per day for 13 hours over the weekend and peaked above 60 million gallons per day for nine hours — well above its design capacity, USIBWC said.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Two children sustained minor injuries when two school buses crashed near Woodbury Elementary School Tuesday morning.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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To dream a bit, to get inspired by beauty, to take your mind off things helps.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The hydrating ingredients leave dry skin feeling nourished, comfortable, and ready to take on whatever the day brings.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Arsenal fans flock to final Few people understand Arsenal’s global fanbase like Smith – a man who has fostered a community of listeners from around the world from his home in the United States.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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