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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
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
Eelgrass lining the bay bottom nurtures the ecosystem.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
But what’s on the outside, research shows, nurtures the soul.
—Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Knowing how to reach each player individually nurtures a connection between coach and player and over time contributes positively to team performance.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Spade said companies like Recompose use a process that mimics the natural process of plant decomposition, where plants biodegrade to become topsoil that then nurtures new life.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
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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
Eelgrass lining the bay bottom nurtures the ecosystem.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
But what’s on the outside, research shows, nurtures the soul.
—Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Knowing how to reach each player individually nurtures a connection between coach and player and over time contributes positively to team performance.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Spade said companies like Recompose use a process that mimics the natural process of plant decomposition, where plants biodegrade to become topsoil that then nurtures new life.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
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Simulating natural light is one of many ways biophilic design promotes wellness.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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But what sustains this spirit is the tangible, down-to-earth life on the ground.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This reflection is what inspires the characters’ personal reflections, their detailing of the mythopoetic wonder of their proximity to the land, their intense solidarity with one another, and their fervent attachment to their individual and collective past.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond improving their employment opportunities, this process fosters a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to life, especially in communities where access to higher education is limited.—
Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Nurtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtures. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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