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 of nourishment Until the device is on the market, there are several other ways to make sure your baby is getting enough nourishment. Melissa Willets, Parents, 26 May 2025 Pollinator pots are small containers designed to provide an easy source of nourishment for pollinators. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 There’s no extra product required for the process, besides optional leave-in conditioners for extra nourishment, or a dry texture spray for added grip. Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 The center ensures proper nourishment for newborns in critical condition, including many born prematurely. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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Noun
  • If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • For Red Circle Inn's general manager, Kyle Johnson, food is only part of the story.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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  • Wheel it onto a veranda or sunroom to draw in some sustenance on wheels.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
  • The fair is bracing for roughly a million visitors, all of whom — in between roller coaster thrills, baking showdowns, livestock exhibits and live tunes, will require some serious sustenance.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 14 July 2025

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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