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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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Recent Examples of nurtured
Along the way, the newshound nurtured a personal passion for writing poetry as an outlet for coping with homesickness and stress.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
That willingness to share comes from the safe space that Howard Stern has built and nurtured.
—Malina Saval, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
And that’s exactly why every form of imagination should be nurtured.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
And that’s exactly why every form of imagination should be nurtured.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The success Colorado has had in the past can’t be taken for granted, and it must be nurtured.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Archer also nurtured relationships with key British designers like Jenny Packham, a favorite of Kate's, and cemented the future queen as a sustainability advocate who frequently rewears her outfits.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
That willingness to share comes from the safe space that Howard Stern has built and nurtured.
—Malina Saval, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
And that’s exactly why every form of imagination should be nurtured.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
And that’s exactly why every form of imagination should be nurtured.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The success Colorado has had in the past can’t be taken for granted, and it must be nurtured.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Archer also nurtured relationships with key British designers like Jenny Packham, a favorite of Kate's, and cemented the future queen as a sustainability advocate who frequently rewears her outfits.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
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Medieval schoolmen worrying over Aristotle could be pedants; so could cultivated female salonnières in seventeenth-century Paris.—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israel cultivated a close relationship with Azerbaijan shortly after its independence, with the duo soon becoming one of each other’s most important allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Frankel said the correspondents' dinner suspect, who was highly educated and had no criminal record, had sent a letter explaining his actions to family members, who immediately contacted police.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most of us have been indoctrinated rather than educated about wars of conquest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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No one was injured, but some University of Kansas students have been given temporary housing accommodations after Stephenson Scholarship Hall sustained major storm damage early Monday morning, KU confirmed.—
Matthew Kelly
April 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The project intends to show that a fusion reaction can be sustained to produce a net gain in energy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Behavior that had long been tolerated, if not encouraged, would no longer be accepted.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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This paper editorialized in support of that petition and encouraged the state’s attorney to voluntarily step aside.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a shame if our children’s children could not be inspired by the wonders of the night sky.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The killings inspired community concerns about security at the multistory complex in the Brownsville neighborhood, including what some said was a need for more security cameras.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The products act as nail care treatments,and thanks to a base coat rich in hexanal, your nails are nourished and protected.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Livestream video also captures Jackie and Shadow frequently feeding the youngsters, keeping them well-nourished despite competition from other wildlife in the area.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dubai is looking to shore up confidence in the emirate after it was repeatedly attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, shaking a perception of security fostered over decades.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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This experience, of writing for an audience of a few hundred people fostered in me a love of writing for its own sake.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Nurtured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtured. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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