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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
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike humans, who rely on heated structures and heavy layers to stay warm, birds do fine when well nourished.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The roots of the tree grow and are nourished by Naomi's ashes, which are buried deep beneath the soil.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The humor of it all nourished our resilience to carry on.
—Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
These tips will help keep your face and body nourished and flake-free until spring.
—Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
It’s packed with moisture-retaining amino acids to keep your body feeling fresh and nourished long after hopping out of the shower.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
Route 191 bends east here, passing by blooming cotton fields nourished by the Gila River before the terrain becomes rockier and steeper.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
From their Rosemary Hair Oil to their Sea Salt Spray, Menscrafted’s products aren’t just about styling—they’re also about keeping hair healthy and nourished with minimal but effective formulations.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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The super fine fragrance mist that softens hair and skin, leaving it hydrated and nourished.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike humans, who rely on heated structures and heavy layers to stay warm, birds do fine when well nourished.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
The roots of the tree grow and are nourished by Naomi's ashes, which are buried deep beneath the soil.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The humor of it all nourished our resilience to carry on.
—Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
These tips will help keep your face and body nourished and flake-free until spring.
—Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
It’s packed with moisture-retaining amino acids to keep your body feeling fresh and nourished long after hopping out of the shower.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
Route 191 bends east here, passing by blooming cotton fields nourished by the Gila River before the terrain becomes rockier and steeper.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
From their Rosemary Hair Oil to their Sea Salt Spray, Menscrafted’s products aren’t just about styling—they’re also about keeping hair healthy and nourished with minimal but effective formulations.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
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For the last two seasons, Conner has been relatively healthy in offensive coordinator's Drew Petzing's run-heavy offense.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Covering your head in winter keeps your hair healthy, frizz-free and also maintains style.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Among other casualties was Iran’s influence in Syria, painstakingly cultivated through years of costly intervention and unwavering support.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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The herb is also widely cultivated for cosmetics and cooking.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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An artist and activist with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Rotolo encouraged Dylan’s support for the nascent civil rights movement.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to check Rite Aid's website for holiday store hours.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Google has already raised the bar with Android 15, with a raft of innovations.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shepherd’s Pie Casserole As St. Patrick’s Day rolls in, this hearty shepherd’s pie belongs on your dinner table.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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The hearty beef broth is prepared with plenty of lemongrass and then seasoned with shrimp paste, sugar, and chili oil.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Social media platforms, while offering unprecedented connectivity and opportunities, have also fostered a sense of entitlement among young individuals.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since 2015, the family has fostered almost 35 dogs from the Richmond Animal League, and the newest addition to their family is beagle foxhound mix, Roscoe.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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