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 It’s enriched with probiotic extracts, which can help calm the complexion (especially in any irritated areas caused by dryness), plus squalane and peptides for deeper nourishment. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2024 They are designed to penetrate deeply into the hair shaft for more intensive nourishment, repair, and deeper conditioning compared to regular conditioners. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 9 Aug. 2024 Breast milk and infant formula Passengers traveling with infants have enough to worry about on their flights—and being able to provide the little ones with the proper nourishment should not be one of those concerns. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024 The division makes drinks packed with protein, nutrients and fiber designed to provide nourishment and support gut bacteria for people with diseases like cancer fighting weight loss, as well as for patients who are being fed by tube. Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 17 June 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 2 Oct. 2024.

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