as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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as in cultivating
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in sustaining
to supply with nourishment
we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house
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as in raising
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 nourishing
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
Amid a global pandemic, its slice-of-life portrayal of a suburban Texas neighborhood felt nourishing, a vicarious experience of the mundane dailiness that COVID had yanked away.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Every item was intentionally crafted to not only pair perfectly with our smoothies, but to embody our vision of making the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, all while celebrating the delicious and nutritious flavors and convenience our guests love.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This conditioner is designed as the next step in your routine and is formulated with grapeseed oil and olive oil for their ultra-nourishing properties and ability to reduce frizz.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
Amid a global pandemic, its slice-of-life portrayal of a suburban Texas neighborhood felt nourishing, a vicarious experience of the mundane dailiness that COVID had yanked away.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
The level of shine and suppleness that those nourishing oils impart.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Every item was intentionally crafted to not only pair perfectly with our smoothies, but to embody our vision of making the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, all while celebrating the delicious and nutritious flavors and convenience our guests love.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
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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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Artificial sweeteners, also referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners or sugar substitutes, are sometimes used in products.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
19 Aug. 2025
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Too many organizations still see middle management as a temporary stop on the way to senior leadership, rather than a critical role worth cultivating.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On that same trip, a market of simple tables with buckets of those gorgeous blooms caught their attention and ultimately pushed them to switch to cultivating dahlias, which many Southerners were unfamiliar with at the time.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) for major producers hover between $1,080 and $1,220 per ounce.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The most common tradeoff is raising interest rates to slow the economy and reduce inflation or, if jobs seem in trouble, lowering interest rates to increase economic activity.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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There has been a massive hotel boom as of late, with new properties entering the scene and raising the already sky-high bar set by icons like Claridge’s and The Savoy.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tips for Buying and Storing Frozen Vegetables Freezing helps preserve the nutritional quality of produce since many fresh vegetables start to lose nutrients after harvesting.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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Besides biofuel, it’s used as a nutritional additive in animal feed.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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The turn of the century saw the advent of rhizobial soil inoculants for improving legume growth, with the FDA promoting such applications.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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That political violence and policy violence are contrary to establishing justice, contrary to providing for the common defense contract, promoting the general welfare, contrary to ensuring domestic tranquility and contrast to equal protection under the law.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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Their presence became not just supportive, but essential — creating a nurturing environment that helped Norman and Kurgan feel less alone during one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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The black cat has been incredibly nurturing towards Mars and has taken on a parental role.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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This expansion is anticipated to raise Plug's hydrogen nameplate network capacity to over 40 tons per day (TPD), fostering sustained growth in hydrogen sales and margin expansion through 2025.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to Butti, niche design events like the Lake Como Design Festival not only promote local tourism but also highlight the storytelling potential of historic locations, fostering deeper connections with their cultural heritage.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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