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as in promotes
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 educates
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 nurtures
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
New technology nurtures the mining industry.
—Peter Müllner, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Guided by the belief that movement nurtures both mind and body, and by the Japanese principle of kaizen—or continuous improvement—the brand’s innovations have defined what running shoes can be.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s set up as an incubator that nurtures people of color to ensure they are equipped to join the operational side of the fashion business, driving changes in equity, diversity and inclusion in fashion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Speak gently and firmly, because safety nurtures real closeness.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
New technology nurtures the mining industry.
—Peter Müllner, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Guided by the belief that movement nurtures both mind and body, and by the Japanese principle of kaizen—or continuous improvement—the brand’s innovations have defined what running shoes can be.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s set up as an incubator that nurtures people of color to ensure they are equipped to join the operational side of the fashion business, driving changes in equity, diversity and inclusion in fashion.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
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Earlier work has shown that an increase in DNA damage in nerve cells promotes sleep in zebrafish.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Dumas, whether justified or not, confidence sustains effort long enough for skill and clarity to catch up.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visiting these wineries often means supporting a multi-generational family business that sustains local traditions in a way large commercial estates cannot.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about great poetry—both classic and contemporary—through memorization, performance, and competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mitchell encourages people to have enough of their meds for at least 36 hours to get through next Tuesday and Wednesday, and to anticipate the pharmacies will be closed at least on Sunday.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Part of the writer’s job—well, maybe all of it—is to leave behind a text that inspires feeling and debate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence inspires both excitement and anxiety, and few people are as well equipped to separate signal from noise as Rajeev Kapur.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Above all, remember that food—eaten at any pace—nourishes the body.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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The developers emphasized that the project is part of a broader effort to provide students with high-quality housing that fosters academic success, personal growth, and community engagement, while also contributing to the vitality of the West End neighborhood.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Backed by research, this approach fosters psychological safety and can lead to higher productivity by prioritizing substance and emotional intelligence.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Nurtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtures. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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