How to Use nourishing in a Sentence

nourishing

adjective
  • Split mung beans: To me, split mung beans are the most nourishing of all.
    Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2020
  • What’s at stake is a glut of nourishing sugars trapped in the leaves.
    Jo Craven McGinty, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Seedlings, their roots bathed in this funky nourishing brew, grow big and strong.
    Cory Perkins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2013
  • Speaking of frizz, the nourishing hair oil can tame it for up to 72 hours, according to the brand.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • Fresh produce can be just as nourishing when used for the glow and texture of your skin.
    Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, 12 July 2019
  • For a nourishing boost, pat on a face oil as a last step once the rest of your leave-on skincare products dry.
    Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2021
  • This is a super nourishing cream for dry spots, and also for light cuts and scrapes.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The kimchi and spicy mayo give the dish pep, while the avocado, salmon, and rice taste nourishing and homey.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • And the end result gives you a knockout, nourishing salad that can get you through any day.
    Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Now, a break from the news Cook: Pasta with chicken and pine nuts is a nourishing midweek meal.
    Chris Stanford, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2020
  • Add the Dior Le Baume hand and body cream—that also works on lips—for a nourishing gift anyone can enjoy.
    Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 8 Nov. 2023
  • That’s why, each month, our Feel-Good Food Plan—with nourishing recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new.
    June Kim, Bon Appétit, 1 Oct. 2024
  • That’s why, each month, our Feel-Good Food Plan—with nourishing recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
  • For curly hair types, a curl cream is a true multi-tasker — a one-stop shop for styling and nourishing benefits.
    Avery Stone, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
  • Others, like this one, are hearty and nourishing meals in themselves.
    David Tanis, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2018
  • In my opinion, this creates a nourishing base for the lipsticks and tints that follow.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 July 2024
  • Wilder recommends it for breakfast as a nourishing start to a new day.
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2020
  • Pho Dimond's steamy, nourishing bowls of soup helped me fight this season's plague.
    Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2018
  • Think nourishing smoothies, fresh-from-the-boat fish tacos with hearty homemade green curries, and red lentil dahls.
    Kelley Mullarkey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2023
  • It all results in a nourishing formula that leaves my skin plump and dewy.
    Erin Parker, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2020
  • At-home scalp treatments such as nourishing hair oils can also help keep it at bay.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 June 2023
  • The deeply nourishing oil can help salvage dry, brittle tresses and may even give your locks added shine.
    Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2018
  • Make bath time a treat for your furry best friend with this calming and nourishing shampoo.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • This time of year is full of quick food court bites between store stops and parties with snacks that are more fun than strictly nourishing.
    Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2019
  • So remember, just like the nourishing rays that filter down from the jungle’s dense canopy, your fig needs good sun in your home, too.
    Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2016
  • This tingly, once-a-week treatment targets flaky, itchy scalps with a nourishing blend of tea tree leaf oil, aloe leaf extract, and snail mucin.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Does this make Emmanuel’s music more authentic, or to keep with the parlance of the genre, more nourishing?
    Nathan Taylor Pemberton, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2019
  • This deeply nourishing foot cream also includes tea tree oil and aloe vera to soothe dry foot skin.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Think color drenching with inky blues and nourishing greens or adding a dash of darkness as a feature wall.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
  • Love could feel both nourishing and electrifying, so lean into your emotions.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024

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