nurturing 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of nurturingnext
as in caring

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nurturing

2 of 3

noun

as in teaching

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nurturing

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verb

present participle of nurture
1
as in cultivating
to help the growth or development of wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent

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2
as in educating
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe

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as in sustaining
to supply with nourishment nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturing
  1. caring
  2. teaching
  3. cultivating
  4. educating
  5. sustaining
  6. development
  7. promoting
  8. inspiring
Adjective
  • Cancers are known for their loyalty, and Roland's devotion to his family, especially to his wife Jocelyn and his children, mirrors the caring and nurturing side of this Water sign.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • From his iconic performances to his advocacy for greater inclusion and representation on and off-screen, Warwick has had a remarkable impact on cinema and been profoundly influential in fostering a more inclusive and caring society.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of caring
Noun
  • What are the cultural, economic, and political currents that led us here? Series Reading lists, discussion guides, syllabi, pedagogical essays, and other free teaching resources for higher ed and secondary school faculty.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of educating
Verb
  • While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.
    Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The falling birth rate is a concern in terms of sustaining economic development and the provision of support for large numbers of elderly people in the future.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustaining
Noun
  • The studio’s approach to development emphasizes transparency with both players and the people funding their games.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In the new assessment, the two agencies, which officials did not identify, did not find evidence linking any specific episode to technology developed by Russia or another country but based their findings on understandings of foreign weapon development and capability.
    DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of development
Verb
  • Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.
    Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • Princess Diana’s style is still inspiring generations.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
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