as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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as in cultivating
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in sustaining
to supply with nourishment
we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house
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as in raising
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 nourishing
Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
This is the soup recipe that will come together in a flash and provide a nourishing supper for the family.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Make a nourishing cheese plate by pairing an ounce or two of your favorite cheese with sliced vegetables and fruits for a bit of crunch and added nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The extensive menu has everything from all-day breakfast to colorful salads to satisfying sandwiches, as well as nourishing sides like a bowl of brown rice or sautéed spinach.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a rare discount on the ever-popular Laneige lip mask, whose nourishing formula is cherished by Amazon shoppers and PEOPLE editors alike.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
This is the soup recipe that will come together in a flash and provide a nourishing supper for the family.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Make a nourishing cheese plate by pairing an ounce or two of your favorite cheese with sliced vegetables and fruits for a bit of crunch and added nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The extensive menu has everything from all-day breakfast to colorful salads to satisfying sandwiches, as well as nourishing sides like a bowl of brown rice or sautéed spinach.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 1 July 2024
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From helpful nutritive additions and lymphatic massage to journaling, reading, and simply spending time with loved ones, Elsesser finds ways to prioritize herself, at home and abroad.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
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Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Role Of Leadership In Team Building Building and sustaining a high-performance team starts with leadership.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company anticipates needing additional funding beyond one year from the filing date to continue operations, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Coppola snatches unassimilated ideas from current political paranoia and recent cultural catastrophes (manic news media promoting celebrity insanity), all tossed into the mix with demented incoherence.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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By encouraging users to engage more meaningfully with their technology, Unplugged aims to help people reconnect with real-world interactions and improve overall mental health.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Remember, the key to truly satisfying success lies in not only managing the urgent, but also investing time and energy in what truly matters in the long run.Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This trend allows teams to design workflows and applications without requiring in-depth programming skills, fostering innovation and speeding up the development lifecycle.Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ensuring consistent and fair access to resources is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and balanced entrepreneurial environment.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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