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as in encouragement
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as in fertility
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Recent Examples of nurturance
For my character, her organizing principle is nurturance.
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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
Legally freed for adoption, Militza and Estrella are looking for a family that can provide them with love, nurturance, guidance, and structure.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
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
Legally freed for adoption, Militza and Estrella are looking for a family that can provide them with love, nurturance, guidance, and structure.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturance
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Positive characteristics of families and businesses can overlap, such as ongoing communication and encouragement, but a company is a distinct entity.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, with Tepper’s encouragement, the stadium’s concession, merchandise and parking vendors all donated their proceeds as well.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
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South Korea, which has the world's lowest fertility rate at 0.72 births per woman, is even launching a new government ministry tasked with addressing demographic issues.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While there are a limited number of cases on this issue at the moment, with the rise of fertility treatments, embryo disposition disputes are likely only going to become more common.Julia Rodgers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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And its strong community support typically means there's an answer to a question that's plaguing you.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on maximizing the productivity of its leasable land and commercial properties, with occupancy increasing from 72% to 86% year-to-date.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 straddles the line between productivity and leisure.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The gross margin slightly decreased due to higher growth in financial assistance programs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Effective facilitation is key to this activity and will help organizations explore creative solutions in an objective manner.Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Interpersonal skills enable the facilitation of meaningful communication, relationship-building, and rapport with others.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles Letters: Harsh punishment | Volunteerism | Protect media | Sustainable fuel | Ukraine aid The 40 least-populous states, including the District of Columbia, have 270 electoral votes, the number needed to elect a president.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Border Patrol picks up a group of asylum-seekers from an aid camp at the U.S.-Mexico border near Sasabe, Ariz., on March 13.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crystal outlined a number of sustainability advancements earlier this year in its annual sustainability report, including significantly improving water resource and wastewater management in its denim factory in Cambodia, dropping freshwater intensity per piece by around 30 percent.Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Nurturance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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