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as in encouragement
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as in fertility
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Recent Examples of nurturance
For my character, her organizing principle is nurturance.
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Van Gogh had unchained it from its age-old funereal associations and reinvented it as a tour de force of emotional connection and nurturance.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 11 May 2023
Fragrance brings joy and self-nurturance.
—April Long, Town & Country, 13 Dec. 2020
Hank’s father is a famous literary figure, which makes Hank the junior to a senior who offered nurturance and support to other writers but not to his own son.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
The discovery of a covert unity and nurturance among separate trees acquires a special resonance against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
—Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021
For all society’s talk of love and nurturance, under Keiko’s gaze its core value is revealed to be a cheery willingness to serve others 24 hours a day.
—Stephanie Hayes, The Atlantic, 9 Nov. 2020
Legally freed for adoption, Militza and Estrella are looking for a family that can provide them with love, nurturance, guidance, and structure.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Van Gogh had unchained it from its age-old funereal associations and reinvented it as a tour de force of emotional connection and nurturance.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 11 May 2023
Fragrance brings joy and self-nurturance.
—April Long, Town & Country, 13 Dec. 2020
Hank’s father is a famous literary figure, which makes Hank the junior to a senior who offered nurturance and support to other writers but not to his own son.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
The discovery of a covert unity and nurturance among separate trees acquires a special resonance against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
—Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021
For all society’s talk of love and nurturance, under Keiko’s gaze its core value is revealed to be a cheery willingness to serve others 24 hours a day.
—Stephanie Hayes, The Atlantic, 9 Nov. 2020
Legally freed for adoption, Militza and Estrella are looking for a family that can provide them with love, nurturance, guidance, and structure.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturance
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2025
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Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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The fertility rate that same year was 54.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44, a slight drop compared to 2022's rate of 56 births per 1,000 women.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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As a result, the country's fertility rate fell to just 1.0 child per woman in 2023—well below the 2.1 needed to sustain the population—leaving fewer young people to care for both children and aging parents.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Congress passed the divest-or-ban legislation targeting TikTok last year with solid bipartisan support and it was signed into law by President Biden.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Offering Customizable Workstations Offering adjustable lighting, noise-dampening features and flexible furniture allows employees to tailor their workspace to their needs, fostering comfort and productivity.—
Shaun Arora,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Poor listening also leads to flawed decisions and lost productivity.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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State, local housing agencies and nonprofit organizations provide assistance to help reduce the upfront cost.—
Robert Thorpe,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 Jan. 2025
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Jill was voted as homeowners' association (HOA) president and is on a team that is responsible for facilitation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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The suspects are charged with abandonment of a person followed by death, as well as supply and facilitation of narcotics.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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He was carried home and given medical aid, but died of heart ailments within 20 days, on September 24, 1961.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Some Republican lawmakers distanced themselves on Monday from House Speaker Mike Johnson's suggestion that federal disaster aid to California should be conditioned.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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While fake kidnapping calls aimed at exploiting worried parents are a familiar tactic for some criminals, advancements in technology are making these scams far more convincing and harder to detect.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of the 20th century, the average American lifespan went from roughly 50 to 80 years because of advancements in antibiotics and vaccines.—
Sheila Jaffe,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Nurturance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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