nourishment

as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

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Recent Examples of nourishment The size of the grains of sand, the amount of sand deposited, and the frequency of sand replenishments are all factors in the effectiveness of beach nourishment projects, Greer said. Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 This leads to situations where every chick in a nest competes for what little nourishment their parents can provide and pins weaker individuals against their stronger siblings. Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Joe and Carla Tucker were known for providing nourishment in a neighborhood where many struggled to make ends meet. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024 At 75 minutes, this show is the perfect length for people who are tired from the holiday hustle but still want to take some artistic soul nourishment. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nourishment 

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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