nourishment

as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

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Recent Examples of nourishment The purple tubular Seussical horns of nourishment are a favourite of bees, moths, and butterflies. New York Times Games, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024 This includes daily movement guided by pilates sessions to strengthen the body, mindfulness, which includes breathwork and meditation exercises, and nourishment, which covers dietary guidance for energy, focus and health. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Culinary nourishment, mindful movement, spending time focusing on brain health and neuroplasticity, and sleep optimization with truly restorative sleep. Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024 Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and pomegranate seed oil are at play; their nourishment complements the non-sticky wash of color. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nourishment 

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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