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intellectual nourishment

NOUN
food for thought
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“In this vein, the liberal arts aim to provide intellectual nourishment for the free citizen and the free society,” Mr. D’Amico said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Just don’t expect intellectual nourishment; forgive me, I’m breaking my promise, but it’s mostly empty calories you’ll find in this sweet, down-market cornucopia.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

To convey why the work of the moment is so wide-ranging in tone and texture, Mr. Hayes used the metaphor of a writer wandering around a library, looking for intellectual nourishment.

From New York Times • May 27, 2014

Observation ou the train, however, shows that newspapers provide not only the intellectual nourishment for the people, but wrapping, toilet and cigaret paper as well.

From Time Magazine Archive

She drew strength from the older man’s steadfast support and intellectual nourishment from his commanding intelligence, which grappled with a wide range of issues, from anticolonial movements in Africa to presidential politics here at home.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson