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Examples of nourishing in a Sentence
milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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How to use: Wash, rinse, and follow with a nourishing conditioner.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Which relationships felt nourishing, and which depleted me?
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
Best for: Hydrating dry scalp and nourishing gray hair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Its main moisturizers are moringa seed oil, marula oil, and macadamia seed oil, all of which have a rich, nourishing effect on hair.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of nourishing was
in the 14th century
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
nourishing
adjective
nour·ish·ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious
Medical Definition
nourishing
adjective
nour·ish·ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious
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