as in healthy
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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in sustained
to supply with nourishment
we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house
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as in nurtured
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 nourished
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Once the scalp was detoxified, and nourished, it was primmed for maximum absorption of active ingredients from the hair growth tonic.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
His own mind, nourished by innate curiosity and wide reading, has become the most interesting site in the landscape of Times opinion.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
The drive to the kibbutz—in the southwestern corner of Israel, just a mile and a half from the Gaza border—took me past orchards and wheat fields, nourished by Israel’s extensive irrigation works.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
The keratin protein and jojoba oil in the serum strengthened and nourished our testers' weak, brittle nails, and their cuticles became noticeably healthier as well.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Have your partner bring you takeout during your prep night, making sure you’re nourished, enjoy a little company, and have a nice distraction from the impending stress.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
From lightweight leave-ins to deep conditioners, the right products can get past those stubborn cuticles, leaving your curls soft, shiny, and nourished.
—Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, Danessa Myricks’s Yummy Skin Lift & Flex dries down to a soft matte, but is enriched with hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and a host of botanical extracts to keep skin nourished, hydrated, and flake-free.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Once the scalp was detoxified, and nourished, it was primmed for maximum absorption of active ingredients from the hair growth tonic.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
His own mind, nourished by innate curiosity and wide reading, has become the most interesting site in the landscape of Times opinion.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
The drive to the kibbutz—in the southwestern corner of Israel, just a mile and a half from the Gaza border—took me past orchards and wheat fields, nourished by Israel’s extensive irrigation works.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
The keratin protein and jojoba oil in the serum strengthened and nourished our testers' weak, brittle nails, and their cuticles became noticeably healthier as well.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Have your partner bring you takeout during your prep night, making sure you’re nourished, enjoy a little company, and have a nice distraction from the impending stress.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
From lightweight leave-ins to deep conditioners, the right products can get past those stubborn cuticles, leaving your curls soft, shiny, and nourished.
—Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, Danessa Myricks’s Yummy Skin Lift & Flex dries down to a soft matte, but is enriched with hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and a host of botanical extracts to keep skin nourished, hydrated, and flake-free.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
Adjective
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LaMelo Ball, on a max contract through the 2028-29 season, is undoubtedly one of the game’s most creative players but also hasn’t been able to stay healthy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Viktor Arvidsson’s spike has been more pronounced since mid-March, and reflects a player who finally appears healthy.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This is the second season Dell sustained a serious injury.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Oscar, still hale and hearty, celebrated his 15th birthday in July of 2022.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
29 Oct. 2022
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The symphony sounds remarkably hale under Payare’s baton, and as the movement grew, so did the power and immediacy of the orchestra, always bringing balance and poise back to the beloved processional of the main melody.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many of its members had been directly affected by the war on drugs and her association with the plant raised eyebrows.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This list is packed with hearty, flavorful dinner recipes, plus tons that are welcome any time of day.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2025
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If there's a beloved family dish that must grace table, feel free to add it to this springy lineup featuring a quiche (pictured), hearty pasta bake, and deviled eggs, of course!—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This transparency fostered trust and led to a more engaged workforce.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the few weeks since being fostered, Zeus is doing really well in Rodriguez's home.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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