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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in to raise
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 nourish
Organic skincare brands offer formulations free from harmful chemicals, utilizing natural ingredients that nourish the skin while promoting sustainability.
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Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Infused with nourishing ingredients, including seaberry oil, persimmon extract and olive oil, this balm not only deep-cleanses but also leaves skin soft, hydrated and radiant.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
While lip balm is great for hydrating and nourishing your lips, a lip primer takes things further by creating a grippy, smooth base that helps lipstick apply evenly, last longer, and stay put without smudging or feathering.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Infused with nourishing ingredients, including seaberry oil, persimmon extract and olive oil, this balm not only deep-cleanses but also leaves skin soft, hydrated and radiant.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
While lip balm is great for hydrating and nourishing your lips, a lip primer takes things further by creating a grippy, smooth base that helps lipstick apply evenly, last longer, and stay put without smudging or feathering.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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With a focus on revitalizing New York’s textile industry, Easton will lead efforts to promote sustainable, locally made textiles and foster collaborations across the state’s supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Exercise also increases blood flow, which promotes healing.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The veteran lineman played well during his first season as an NFL starting center before sustaining the notable injury in Week 5.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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The country's fertility rate last year stood at just 1.0 births per woman, far below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain population growth.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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But because solar, wind and hydropower production rates can vary with weather and other factors, nuclear energy is particularly appealing to ever thirsty AI technology companies, raising fears of nuclear waste contamination.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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While many pandemic-era DTC brands raised millions only to implode soon after, Almada remains entirely self-funded.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, Severance champions the idea that merging professional roles with personal identity is key to cultivating authentic leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bezos has also been careful to cultivate social and financial ties with his family.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Companies that fail to nurture it risk stagnation, higher turnover, and a slow descent into irrelevance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Giants continue to be linked to Aaron Rodgers, 41, as a potential Plan B in their desperate search for a quarterback who can both win games and nurture a rookie — with Rodgers’ first choice in L.A. no longer an option.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Lalla highlights in Reinventing the Heartland that one of the most common mistakes cities make when trying to foster entrepreneurship is treating it as a short-term project rather than a long-term investment.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Set against the stunning backdrop of Northern California’s wine country, the festival offers a blend of screenings, live conversations, industry panels and immersive experiences, fostering meaningful connections between creators and audiences.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Try to encourage the bird to perch atop a broom or other tall pole and escort it toward an open door.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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This is a cop novel that fully satisfies its genre expectations — chases, gun battles, sinister bad guys, questionable cops, cowards and heroes.—
Claude Peck,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Maserati GranTurismo Folgore: Still A Practical Grand Tourer The main reason for the weight of these Folgore cars is their batteries, which have been made big enough to satisfy the grand touring implied by the name.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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