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
  • The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • That’s on top of massive cuts in food assistance since the Trump regime returned to power — at a time when food insecurity has risen in all 50 states since 2021.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
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  • Not for sustenance, not for shelter, but for a popular toy: Labubu.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
  • For in-flight sustenance, Manaker recommends packing wholesome snacks (think: nuts, seeds, and granola bars) to help maintain energy levels throughout the journey.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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