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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in nurtures
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 nourishes
Implementing structure nourishes your creativity under the Pisces moon.
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USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
While most products used for the technique are too heavy for oily skin, this sleeping mask boasts a gel-cream texture that effectively nourishes skin without suffocating it.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025
This is your chance to break free of the ordinary or mundane and embark on an adventure that nourishes your soul.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Beauty-lovers can shop the Laneige Hydrating Lip Sleeping Mask that nourishes your lips without being sticky.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
That is what nourishes my soul.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
As the name implies, this product nourishes the skin like a body oil would, but is far less messy to apply than traditional body oils.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
Monday Alaska is a rich feeding ground for humpbacks, in part because mineral-laden glacial runoff nourishes plankton blooms.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
One way most people embrace that spirit is by getting back to what nourishes their body and spirit.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
While most products used for the technique are too heavy for oily skin, this sleeping mask boasts a gel-cream texture that effectively nourishes skin without suffocating it.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025
This is your chance to break free of the ordinary or mundane and embark on an adventure that nourishes your soul.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Beauty-lovers can shop the Laneige Hydrating Lip Sleeping Mask that nourishes your lips without being sticky.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
That is what nourishes my soul.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
As the name implies, this product nourishes the skin like a body oil would, but is far less messy to apply than traditional body oils.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
Monday Alaska is a rich feeding ground for humpbacks, in part because mineral-laden glacial runoff nourishes plankton blooms.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
One way most people embrace that spirit is by getting back to what nourishes their body and spirit.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Joe Kauffman, Texas regional vice president for System Pavers, encourages homeowners to look for intimate hangout niches in their yards.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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