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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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Recent Examples of nourish
The formula is packed with fruit enzymes, delivering not just surface-level glow but deeply nourishing hydration.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Humectants like hyaluronic acid to attract and retain moisture, oils like squalane or rosehip to nourish and add shine, and more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 July 2025
The thick, oil-based, avocado formula is designed to provide long-lasting moisture, leaving the under-eye area smooth and nourished.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The thick formula doesn’t skimp on nourishing ingredients, pairing shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and ceramides with soothing centella asiatica.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Humectants like hyaluronic acid to attract and retain moisture, oils like squalane or rosehip to nourish and add shine, and more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 July 2025
The thick, oil-based, avocado formula is designed to provide long-lasting moisture, leaving the under-eye area smooth and nourished.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The thick formula doesn’t skimp on nourishing ingredients, pairing shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and ceramides with soothing centella asiatica.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nourish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Since the war, officials have suggested Israel would sustain what would amount to an air occupation of Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At least two people sustained bites after dogs were reported to be running loose in the Mount Hope neighborhood Friday evening, San Diego police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Local organizations and community members in Milwaukee are working to raise funds and support for both Hanan Refugees Relief Group and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy raises about 1,000 cattle and 2,800 sheep per year, in a regenerative style that prioritizes native plant varieties and focuses on sustainability.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Shapiro, who has cultivated a reputation as a centrist, has an uneven record as well.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Touchstone moments like that—intensely personal, and enduring—are exactly the kind Delta is trying to cultivate.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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On the pitch, the player nurtured by QPR after those years in the wilderness found his feet quickly enough at Palace.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Born James Newell Osterberg Jr. on April 21, 1947, in Muskegon, Michigan, Iggy Pop was raised as an only child in a trailer park in Ypsilanti by parents who nurtured his childhood passion for music.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Pursuing this goal starts with senior management teams and their commitment to fostering organizational creativity.—
Merle Symes,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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My husband whiled away the time petting the shop’s playful kitten, just one of the many cats this store has fostered.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Those ordinary demands may encourage AI use even more.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Terminator 2: Judgement Day star also shared encouraging words for others who might be struggling with their own mental health.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Their final confrontation is sort of satisfying enough, and Martin McCann plays manic very well when Shagan finally breaks.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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