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Examples of nourishing in a Sentence
milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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What is far more nourishing than the sugar high of validation is an internal process of recognizing your own worthiness.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, various new dining establishments have opened doors to provide nourishing, creative fare.
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Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
White Bean and Kale Soup For a nourishing and hearty soup, combine great northern beans (19 grams of protein per cup) with kale and savory vegetable broth.42 Onions, garlic, and thyme create a flavorful base.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Other nourishing ingredients include moisturizing avocado oil and skin barrier-supporting sunflower seed oil.
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishing. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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