nourishment

Example Sentences

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The sense of community one can find in a congregation hungry for spiritual nourishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Francis always denounced such ploys, saying that Communion was not a reward for perfect behavior but a kind of spiritual nourishment for everyone, including sinners.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

If mealtimes with your child sometimes feel more like negotiations than nourishment, you aren't alone.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

One that views nourishment as beautiful, even aspirational.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

Their roles were decorative on this night and on all others; the glory was their husband’s and their sustenance came from what nourishment they could derive from his reflection.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy