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adjective

as in healthy

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verb

past tense of nourish
1
as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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2
as in sustained
to supply with nourishment we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

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3
as in nurtured
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 nourished
Adjective
Most take no more than a few minutes to prepare, and pack in fiber, protein, and plenty of vitamins and minerals to help kids stay nourished and energized. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026 The luxurious washes and soaps are gentle on skin for a clean, nourished feeling. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 The rich formula helps keep my skin feeling nourished and comfortable while supporting a smoother, plumper appearance. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Every single person and living creature on the planet is safe and well nourished. — Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 With regular use, omega-3s help support calmer, nourished, and more resilient skin and hair. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026 Plus, its travel-friendly tub fits inside my makeup case for nourished nails on the go. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 This simple one-dish entrée keeps those flavors front and center and will leave you and your guests feeling nourished and satisfied. — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025 To strengthen the scalp and the strands themselves and promote nourished hair from the root to the ends, Vegamour gummies are formulated with biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and B12, along with vitamins A, C, and E. — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2025
Verb
Thus, nearly every part of your face is nourished for less than $4 apiece. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Kim’s mother, who nourished her daughter’s interest in design, passed down a handful of pieces that add a touch of family heritage to the house. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Hate grows if consistently nourished and the consequences of that are devastating. — Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 What was unusual about the two dead humpback whales, Dunkin said, is that both seemed to be properly nourished. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 Funk recommends applying a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks to keep your plants nourished and well-fed. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026 What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The working dynamic that 16mm created nourished us with life and mystery throughout the shoot. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026 Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished
  1. healthy
  2. cultivated
  3. sustained
  4. nurtured
  5. hale
  6. encouraged
  7. satisfied
  8. raised
Adjective
  • Asians generally have longer life expectancies than those outside the region—but longer lives aren’t the same as healthier ones.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her looks often incorporated classic country motifs like cowboy hats or bell-bottom jeans, though usually made Dolly-appropriate with a healthy helping of sparkles and vibrant hues.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of healthy
Verb
  • Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums are carefully cultivated and tended through summer to produce the tight, abundant domes of little flowers gardeners prize in autumn.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Meaning that the blue weber agave used in its production was cultivated from farms that actively restore soil health and improve local ecosystems rather than just sustaining them.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivated
Verb
  • The woman was able to leave the residence before officers arrived and was later taken to Aurora Medical Center in Burlington for injuries sustained in the assault.
    — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Absent new domestic discoveries of the scale and accessibility needed to replace them, overall production could not be sustained.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustained
Verb
  • The relationships nurtured by gift thinking diminish our sense of scarcity and want.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls are among the artists the label has nurtured, according to its website.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurtured
Adjective
  • The symphony sounds remarkably hale under Payare’s baton, and as the movement grew, so did the power and immediacy of the orchestra, always bringing balance and poise back to the beloved processional of the main melody.
    — Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Oscar, still hale and hearty, celebrated his 15th birthday in July of 2022.
    — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2022
Definition of hale
Verb
  • When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information on the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Giovanni Zaino of the Middletown Police Patrol Division at 860-638-4000, ext 6323.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • The court sent unresolved questions about whether the warrant in that case satisfied constitutional requirements back to a lower court.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • Saturday’s result raised UNC’s floor more than its ceiling in my eyes.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • He was raised Catholic and served as an altar boy, according to his older sister Maridale Powell, 89.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of raised

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“Nourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourished. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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