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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
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Recent Examples of nutrient
Fertilize only when grass is actively growing to avoid damage and nutrient waste.
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Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Jako Wellness Cafe is the newest addition to Ladera’s dining scene, serving pressed juices, smoothies, and nutrient-rich dishes harvested directly from the resort’s gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Nuts and seeds are small but nutrient-dense foods that support heart health, including helping lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
Cyanobacteria, sometimes called blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, nutrient-rich water.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
Jako Wellness Cafe is the newest addition to Ladera’s dining scene, serving pressed juices, smoothies, and nutrient-rich dishes harvested directly from the resort’s gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Nuts and seeds are small but nutrient-dense foods that support heart health, including helping lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
Cyanobacteria, sometimes called blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, nutrient-rich water.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
Adjective
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Oat milk can also be fortified with vitamins and minerals like B12, vitamin D, and potassium to boost its nutritional value.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, the cheapest potting mixes often drain poorly or arrive with little nutritional value.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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