NOURISHMENT Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

nourishment

noun

ˈnər-ish-mənt

Definition of nourishment

as in food

something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

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Recent Examples of nourishment Each Perfume Oil blends a single hero note ingredient with skin-softening baobab oil for long-lasting scent and luxurious nourishment. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Up to 20,000 cubic yards will be cleared from the river channel and placed as sand nourishment on Del Mar’s beaches. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 Antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea provide instant nourishment and a boost of radiance, while aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents the dry, flaky aftermath that often accompanies retinol. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026 On top of being the moon’s sign of rulership, the essence of Cancer encourages us to prioritize nourishment, safety and emotional stability. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment

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This would be particularly relevant in contested environments where drones can observe roads, locate logistics convoys and attack vehicles carrying ammunition, fuel, food and other essential supplies.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Caffeine hits your bloodstream faster when there’s no food to slow it down, setting you up for a crash later, endocrinologists told Parade.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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