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nutriment

noun

Definition of nutriment

as in nourishment

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Recent Examples of nutriment When flights resumed, the grass, without the nutriment it was used to getting from the insects’ secretions, began to decay. — Fabio Morábito, New Yorker, 24 July 2025 By linking multiple trees, each fungus diversifies its source of nutriment and hedges against the demise of a single tree or species. — Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021 The number and the quality of seeds determines the greater or lesser presence of insects, which, as is well known, are the principal nutriment of numerous bird populations. — Longreads, 23 Mar. 2021 The rich nutriments that are part of the marine ecosystem provide a host of habitats and opportunity for sea life. — Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2017

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Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Sharp pieces can damage internal organs, while stomachs filled with plastic can leave birds feeling full without providing any nourishment.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of nourishment

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The company, founded in 1995, has grown through a combination of scale and acquisitions, building an operation that spans much of the food supply chain.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
That allows the team to be on the same page, whether that’s playing time or a dress code in the food hall.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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Just north of One&Only, Rosewood Mandarina competes with its secluded suites and villas on Canalan Beach in Compostela; this wellness retreat focuses on nature and nurture, with healing rituals informed by the region’s Indigenous communities.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
The collection includes 20 different Pokemon across 12 sets, allowing builders to train, nurture and battle with their LEGO Pokemon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of nurture

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If an airline fails to offer a viable alternative within three hours of a cancellation, passengers can book their own ticket on a rival airline, train, or bus and claim reimbursement up to 400% of their original fare.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
But during a trip late at night their fares were checked twice, and one passenger who didn’t have a ticket was removed from the train.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

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