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adjective

as in healthy

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nourished

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verb

past tense of nourish

as in cultivated

to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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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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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

Olay Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin exfoliates with gentle beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) and leaves behind antioxidants (vitamins E and C, niacinamide) and collagen peptides to help skin stay smooth, nourished, and glowing. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 That way, your lids are kept in tip top shape—gently nourished and smooth. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 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 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

Verb

That rinse-clean standard matters for anyone worried about buildup, since a scalp oil that lingers after washing can leave hair looking greasy rather than nourished. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 The JuicePop Box Lip Tint trades some of that high-gloss shine for more noticeable pigment, while still keeping lips nourished with ceramides and peptides. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 In practical terms, Northwood advises regular trims and keeping it well-nourished with a hair mask at least once a week. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 On admission, the patient usually arrives well-groomed, smelling nice, well-nourished, and — above all — deeply loved by the caregiver who has devoted a large chunk of their life to their wellbeing. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 City and transit officials agree more sand is needed and note that coastal communities, including surf hub Huntington Beach, have nourished their beaches for years. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourished

Adjective

The pope isn’t known to be a smoker and has made efforts to have a healthy lifestyle, but there is a history of cancer in his immediate family.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Because your husband should totally be your mentor, that’s a very healthy power dynamic!

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of healthy

Verb

Vance speaks with the manipulative skill of a politician who has cultivated a rapid-fire style designed not to persuade, but to overwhelm.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Porsche has cultivated an identity that extends well beyond the vehicles sitting in its dealerships.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cultivated

Verb

This very serious injury was what was sustained by several riders after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, including two who required emergency brain surgery.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Williams originally sustained the injury late in Chicago’s Week 2 loss to Minnesota, pulling up lame on a fourth-quarter scramble toward the end zone before being carted off in visible tears.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sustained

Verb

Parking was no more than $5 — that would be $10 today, after inflation — and the Dodgers nurtured the next generation of fans by offering free tickets to A students and a kids’ fan club that included six tickets for $2.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
As the youngest of four boys in a soccer-loving family, he was nurtured for moments like this one.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 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

The row reached the competition jury’s press conference the day after the opening ceremony, where a reporter raised the question of historical fact and creative freedom.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, funding is raised by high-yield corporate bond issuance or private credit borrowing.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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