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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 school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
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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
Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas Glover, for example, over decades in Japan nurtured industrial development.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
At universities, the study of ancient Chinese texts has historically been scattered across disciplines; now, under government direction, universities are trying to gather that scholarship in new classics departments where, one theory goes, ancient truths can be nurtured and passed down.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
The man behind this restaurant chain — which first opened in Folsom in 2008 — is Jay Jayaraman, a Tamil restaurateur who draws inspiration from his Tamil Brahmin heritage and the land that nurtured him.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
On the other side of Interstate 84, the landscape is transforming in subtler ways, nurtured by Micron’s long shadow.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas Glover, for example, over decades in Japan nurtured industrial development.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
At universities, the study of ancient Chinese texts has historically been scattered across disciplines; now, under government direction, universities are trying to gather that scholarship in new classics departments where, one theory goes, ancient truths can be nurtured and passed down.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
The man behind this restaurant chain — which first opened in Folsom in 2008 — is Jay Jayaraman, a Tamil restaurateur who draws inspiration from his Tamil Brahmin heritage and the land that nurtured him.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
On the other side of Interstate 84, the landscape is transforming in subtler ways, nurtured by Micron’s long shadow.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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They were traced to the purchase of 11 real estate properties, 14 plots of land cultivated as vineyards and olive groves, along with artworks and financial assets in Florence and the neighboring Tuscan countryside.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Seoul, Kim sits down with leading figures from the K-pop world to investigate how the industry cultivated an extraordinarily devoted international following.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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No extended period of discernment with families and graduates who have sustained the school for decades.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The three people filming Robinson’s talk were Jewish and sustained minor injuries, according to local news reports at the time.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Students should be encouraged to think historically, Zavala said, and to approach larger themes of colonization, erasure, power and to reflect on the way movements are shaped and the contradictions that occur within them.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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After visiting the museum, contemporary ceramicists working in the area created new pieces inspired by the forms and stories of these ancient works.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tsuyoshi Tahara founded the inaugural race in 2010 in Kyotanabe city, Kyoto prefecture – inspired by a childhood teacher who once scolded him for playing with an office chair.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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After just a few uses of the Phyto Intense Curls Nourishment Mask & Shampoo, my curls felt noticeably softer, more defined, and nourished.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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When that foundation is clean, balanced, and nourished, fine hair is less likely to struggle with excess oil, irritation, or breakage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jakarta has promoted the use of LNG to ease a shift from coal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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He got promoted three years later, to head coach, when the head coach who hired him got enmeshed in a scandal.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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And it's fostered connection between me and the world.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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