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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
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Recent Examples of nutrient
Test your soil every few years before adding amendments, as this helps to correctly identify nutrient deficiencies.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Fresh, intact watermelons retain their nutrient density, offering maximum health benefits with every juicy bite.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The award-winning Star Flower Niacinamide serum contains thousands of sparkling micro pearls, each packed with fresh, nutrient-rich actives for concentrated calming benefits and deep hydration to smooth the look of pores and fine lines.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Risk runs higher for people with darker skin tones, limited sun exposure, obesity, or conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Fresh, intact watermelons retain their nutrient density, offering maximum health benefits with every juicy bite.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The award-winning Star Flower Niacinamide serum contains thousands of sparkling micro pearls, each packed with fresh, nutrient-rich actives for concentrated calming benefits and deep hydration to smooth the look of pores and fine lines.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Risk runs higher for people with darker skin tones, limited sun exposure, obesity, or conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
Adjective
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Dorian spent 56 days in the neonatal intensive care unit getting respiratory support, surgery, cardiology, and nutritional care, and thrived.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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It can be used as a nutritional supplement to improve athletic performance and increase strength, according to WebMD.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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