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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in sustained
to supply with nourishment
we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house
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as in nurtured
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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Recent Examples of nourished
Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
With regular use, omega-3s help support calmer, nourished, and more resilient skin and hair.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Revitalized skin that’s nourished and radiant.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, its travel-friendly tub fits inside my makeup case for nourished nails on the go.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This simple one-dish entrée keeps those flavors front and center and will leave you and your guests feeling nourished and satisfied.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
To strengthen the scalp and the strands themselves and promote nourished hair from the root to the ends, Vegamour gummies are formulated with biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and B12, along with vitamins A, C, and E.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2025
As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
In the restaurants, vegetables are sourced from the organic kitchen garden (a model of permaculture, nourished with kitchen compost)—additional ingredients come mostly from the surrounding Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Wood cabinets also need to be nourished, and Greene recommends products like Beezwax or Liquid Gold to restore the polish and shine to wood cabinets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The products act as nail care treatments,and thanks to a base coat rich in hexanal, your nails are nourished and protected.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Livestream video also captures Jackie and Shadow frequently feeding the youngsters, keeping them well-nourished despite competition from other wildlife in the area.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Miracles were especially nourished in the Arab world for centuries.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Skin should appear deeply nourished with a plumping effect that smooths over fine lines and other expression lines.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Every single person and living creature on the planet is safe and well nourished.
—Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
With regular use, omega-3s help support calmer, nourished, and more resilient skin and hair.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Revitalized skin that’s nourished and radiant.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, its travel-friendly tub fits inside my makeup case for nourished nails on the go.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This simple one-dish entrée keeps those flavors front and center and will leave you and your guests feeling nourished and satisfied.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
To strengthen the scalp and the strands themselves and promote nourished hair from the root to the ends, Vegamour gummies are formulated with biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and B12, along with vitamins A, C, and E.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2025
As the color soaked in, my skin felt soft and nourished—not dry and begging for moisture—thanks to aloe vera, jojoba oil, and Australian macadamia oil.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The working dynamic that 16mm created nourished us with life and mystery throughout the shoot.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
In the restaurants, vegetables are sourced from the organic kitchen garden (a model of permaculture, nourished with kitchen compost)—additional ingredients come mostly from the surrounding Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Wood cabinets also need to be nourished, and Greene recommends products like Beezwax or Liquid Gold to restore the polish and shine to wood cabinets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The products act as nail care treatments,and thanks to a base coat rich in hexanal, your nails are nourished and protected.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Livestream video also captures Jackie and Shadow frequently feeding the youngsters, keeping them well-nourished despite competition from other wildlife in the area.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Miracles were especially nourished in the Arab world for centuries.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Skin should appear deeply nourished with a plumping effect that smooths over fine lines and other expression lines.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The basketball team under coach Steve Fisher and now Brian Dutcher has cultivated a more loyal and robust fan base, having reached 12 of the last 16 NCAA Tournaments, four Sweet 16s and one Final Four.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Officers arrived and began rendering aid to the driver of a black Toyota Corolla, which sustained significant damage in the crash, according to police.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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About an hour west of Baltimore, where the city and suburban landscape gives way to Maryland’s rural countryside, visitors can find Fingerboard Farm, an historic landmark in Frederick County that once nurtured fruit orchards.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Growth has been sparked by new ideas, but nurtured by the institutions, infrastructure, and workforce systems that allowed those ideas to scale.—
Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The symphony sounds remarkably hale under Payare’s baton, and as the movement grew, so did the power and immediacy of the orchestra, always bringing balance and poise back to the beloved processional of the main melody.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Nov. 2022
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Oscar, still hale and hearty, celebrated his 15th birthday in July of 2022.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
29 Oct. 2022
Verb
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Jimenez’s ‘Si Senor’ song was belted out at regular intervals and fans would have been encouraged to hear the Mexican, speaking after the game, open up the prospect of a return to Wolves when his Fulham contract expires this summer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Analysts have raised concerns about concentration risks in South Korea's stock market, with an overreliance on a small group of companies raising the risk of volatility and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, including a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Woldenberg, in response to the tariffs, had implemented a hiring freeze, put off plans to build a new warehouse, and raised the prices of his firm’s products.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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