nurturance

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Recent Examples of nurturance The self-discipline, nurturance, and confidence required to build a trusting relationship with their equine partner gave them new physical and emotional strength and enabled them to embody the ideal of white womanhood: middle-class, self-controlled, and maternal. Rebecca Scofield / Made By History, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025 At the same time, male protagonists in dragon-riding fiction by authors like Jane Yolen, Christopher Paolini, and Cressida Cowell often reflected traits like nurturance, kindness, and empathy long associated with women. Rebecca Scofield / Made By History, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025 For my character, her organizing principle is nurturance. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 Van Gogh had unchained it from its age-old funereal associations and reinvented it as a tour de force of emotional connection and nurturance. Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 11 May 2023 Fragrance brings joy and self-nurturance. April Long, Town & Country, 13 Dec. 2020 Hank’s father is a famous literary figure, which makes Hank the junior to a senior who offered nurturance and support to other writers but not to his own son. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023 The discovery of a covert unity and nurturance among separate trees acquires a special resonance against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021 For all society’s talk of love and nurturance, under Keiko’s gaze its core value is revealed to be a cheery willingness to serve others 24 hours a day. Stephanie Hayes, The Atlantic, 9 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturance
Noun
  • Offer encouragement without over-praising: Determination through trial and error, but finding the right balance between discipline and praise is key.
    Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Mentors provide guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback, helping mentees build the confidence needed to take risks, lead projects and contribute meaningfully.
    Doug Flaig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The method also means no single plant becomes dominant, which improves diversity, and once the soil’s fertility has improved over four years, wheat and oats are grown on the land.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The research, conducted by Mira—a fertility device and women’s health company—and based on a survey of 2,260 women between the ages of 18 and 70, found that almost a quarter of women in the U.S. have either quit or have considered quitting work due to hormonal health symptoms.
    Josie Cox, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Here are some of the best deals available now: Be Windows 11-Ready With a New Inspiron Laptop The days of Windows 10 are almost behind us, with Microsoft ending OS support this year.
    PCMag BrandX and Dell, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • These tools have made operations run quicker and smoother, saving time and boosting productivity.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The system is designed to reduce water consumption and offer the best productivity and performance with minimal electric consumption in a production center.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • For example, our franchisee culture is one of mutual help and assistance.
    Doug Flaig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Microsoft’s approach to innovation perfectly illustrates the three principles of commitment, facilitation, and sustainment.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • That would require the facilitation of 83,300 deportations each month, a pace that even the most favorable numbers show the Trump administration is lagging significantly behind.
    David Catanese, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On Monday evening, the Associated Press reported that Trump had at least temporarily paused all U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Congress is expected to consider a multibillion-dollar aid package of disaster relief later this year.
    Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Provides opportunities for career advancement through visibility.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Nurturance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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