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 Instead, lean into nourishment—hydrating mists, lightweight moisturizers, and mineral sunscreens are all safe bets. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 16 May 2025 Meals here are less about restaurants, and more about intention, nourishment and family. Drew Ramsey, CNBC, 14 May 2025 This lightweight gel-lotion hybrid absorbs instantly, delivering up to 24 hours of nourishment without any greasy residue. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 May 2025 Raspberry seed oil and vitamin E provide nourishment and protection overnight. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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  • Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Of the agricultural land, a report published in the Journal of Science of Remote Sensing found around 80% of tree crops — such as olives and fruit trees — are likely damaged, as well as 65% of greenhouses used to grow food such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries.
    Sarah-Grace Mankarious, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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  • And exile is set into motion by trauma, whether that be from a state set on genocide or climate change and the ravaging effects of colonialism that have stripped the land of all sustenance.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
  • Bears often search for sustenance in people’s yards in early spring and late fall by rummaging through garbage, chicken coops, and bird feeders.
    Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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