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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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Recent Examples of nurtured
The good news is that a strong sense of optimism can be nurtured over time through intentional habits, perspective shifts and daily practices.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
What Christopher Reeve gets so right as the Man of Steel is bringing nuance, kindness and soaring spirit to an American icon – and an alien nurtured to be the best of us.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
There, her grade school love for numbers and desire to help people was nurtured.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Driven by a love of music nurtured in their living room, Southern California brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson rented musical instruments using grocery money left by their parents during a short vacation to Mexico back in 1961.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
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Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Mississippi divided empires, helped decide a civil war, and nurtured a distinct culture of river towns and port cities.
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Alfredo Sosa,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Clive Davis died The music mogul, who nurtured musicians from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston, died Monday at 94.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Bouaddi, one of the top performers in Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil, was born in France and nurtured at top-tier club Lille.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
What Christopher Reeve gets so right as the Man of Steel is bringing nuance, kindness and soaring spirit to an American icon – and an alien nurtured to be the best of us.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
There, her grade school love for numbers and desire to help people was nurtured.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Driven by a love of music nurtured in their living room, Southern California brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson rented musical instruments using grocery money left by their parents during a short vacation to Mexico back in 1961.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
—
Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Mississippi divided empires, helped decide a civil war, and nurtured a distinct culture of river towns and port cities.
—
Alfredo Sosa,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Clive Davis died The music mogul, who nurtured musicians from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston, died Monday at 94.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Bouaddi, one of the top performers in Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil, was born in France and nurtured at top-tier club Lille.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
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Barker, Hutcherson and Watson and two others who sustained burn injuries were overcome by flames from fast-moving fires in Mesa County.
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Bavi has sustained winds near 166 miles per hour with gusts of 200 miles per hour.
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Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
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Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
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Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
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It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
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Hate grows if consistently nourished and the consequences of that are devastating.
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What was unusual about the two dead humpback whales, Dunkin said, is that both seemed to be properly nourished.
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While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
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China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
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With more games together, James eventually fostered better chemistry with Dončić and Reaves.
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The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city.
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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