nutrient

adjective

ˈnü-trē-ənt How to pronounce nutrient (audio)
Definition of nutrientnext
as in nutritional
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 Separate jalapeños from brassicas like broccoli and kale to avoid nutrient competition. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 With almost no rainfall to wash away their nutrient-rich droppings, guano accumulated in towering layers. — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Potatoes are a versatile, nutrient-rich food that can be a healthy addition to your diet when prepared mindfully. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 The leaves were also quite yellow, which suggests a nutrient deficiency. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutrient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
  1. nutritional
  2. nutritive
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  • Small nutritional improvements today could yield health benefits that last decades.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Their popularity stems from their distinctive texture, natural sweetness, convenience, near year-round availability and impressive nutritional profile.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of nutritional
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  • Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of nutritive

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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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