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 on the Web Oribe Gold Lust Ritual Set $115 $92 AMAZON The Gold Lust line is one of our favorites in Oribe’s collection, as each product feels decadent on the hair, provides nourishment, and smells amazing. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, including strategies such as making a body budget, managing emotional health, identifying choice points, and prioritizing growth and nourishment. Palena Neale, Harvard Business Review, 27 Sep. 2024 This innovative lip treatment offers the convenience of a balm coupled with the nourishment of a mask, providing 12 hours of hydration. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 Take Food That Holds Classic Southern dishes like cornbread, greens, and black-eyed peas are soul-sustaining foods that provide nourishment, comfort, and strength. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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