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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
This nutrient-rich fruit is high in fiber and monounsaturated fats to help regulate glucose levels.
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Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Soil should be rich in organic matter, so amend your soil with nutrient-rich compost before planting to give them a good start.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
This natural process increases nutrient availability and breaks down some of the gluten, a protein in wheat and other grains that can be hard to digest.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
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Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Soil should be rich in organic matter, so amend your soil with nutrient-rich compost before planting to give them a good start.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
This natural process increases nutrient availability and breaks down some of the gluten, a protein in wheat and other grains that can be hard to digest.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
Adjective
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There is other government data on food purchases and nutritional status, and a host of other surveys that use USDA questions.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some foods pack a huge nutritional punch even in small servings.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Super soy subtype was engineered by the researchers giving it a heart-friendly fat profile, trimming out non-nutritive sugars, and ditching the flavor-spiking enzyme lipoxygenase.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, consumption of the other non-nutritive sweeteners was associated with a faster decline in global cognition, particularly in working memory and verbal fluency, according to the study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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