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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
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
—Danita R. Dehaney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
From a lakeside family escape in California to a London apartment awash in green and an ever-evolving desert compound in Rancho Mirage, each Sinatra abode nurtured family and welcomed close friends with open arms.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Often today, it is then nurtured in the dark recesses of the internet, where children and teenagers can find peers angry at the world and ready to lash out.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas Glover, for example, over decades in Japan nurtured industrial development.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The school nurtured generations of students who went on to become educators, business leaders, public servants and community advocates.
—Danita R. Dehaney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The team nurtured a wave of young talent to surround Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
From a lakeside family escape in California to a London apartment awash in green and an ever-evolving desert compound in Rancho Mirage, each Sinatra abode nurtured family and welcomed close friends with open arms.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Often today, it is then nurtured in the dark recesses of the internet, where children and teenagers can find peers angry at the world and ready to lash out.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas Glover, for example, over decades in Japan nurtured industrial development.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Dozens of vegetable and herb varieties, in addition to strawberries, demonstrate explosive growth when cultivated aeroponically.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Taubel believes some of the supply problems have eased as early cultivator licensees' initial plants have fully grown and are cultivated.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Framers—55 delegates, most educated in Latin, Greek, and classical rhetoric—weren’t building a government to run people’s lives.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their book, which has already sold more than 400,000 copies around the world, arrives at a time of both bloody religious conflict and rapidly collapsing religious belief, especially among the young and the highly educated.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Engagement across these positions may be either fleeting or sustained, but is not inherently superficial.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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This one came by way of a number of auspicious paths, including one that’s harder to quantify but also needs to be sustained and at least for the moment said something about this group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Given the Hornets’ record attendance this season, prompt action is encouraged due to expected high demand.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This spring, he was encouraged by regaining strength and bat speed.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bassan said she was also inspired by actor Angelina Jolie, who disclosed her own preventive mastectomy in a 2013 column in The New York Times.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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And there are countless clues hidden in the artwork that tell a story about the people who’ve inspired it.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Skin should appear deeply nourished with a plumping effect that smooths over fine lines and other expression lines.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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After just a few uses of the Phyto Intense Curls Nourishment Mask & Shampoo, my curls felt noticeably softer, more defined, and nourished.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was recently promoted as EMEA content chief Angela Jain gets set to splash the cash on European originals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Goldschmied’s creative and entrepreneurial instincts led him to found the Genious Group in 1981, a collective that fostered emerging designers and helped launch influential brands such as Diesel and Replay.—
SJ STAFF,
Footwear News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These conversations fostered a deeper understanding of perseverance, identity, and the importance of memory, leaving a lasting impact on both students and guests.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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