cultural
adjective
cul·tur·al
ˈkəl-chə-rəl 
ˈkəlch-
2
: concerned with the fostering of plant or animal growth
Examples of cultural in a Sentence
We studied our cultural heritage.
There are some cultural differences between us.
We attended several cultural events over the weekend.
The center provides a wide range of cultural activities.
The city is the cultural center of the state.
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Plan a stop in bustling Cebu City to visit the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross Pavilion—cultural cornerstones that paved the way to the propagation of Christianity as the country’s most dominant religion.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
While organizers and city leaders tout the economic and cultural impact of the event, nearby residents say road closures, limited park access, and high noise levels disrupt daily life in an area that has grown increasingly residential.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, the court is again being asked to decide who is an American citizen by birth as immigration has returned as a major cultural and political divide.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Identifying the specific country of origin will be essential to that process, and additional analysis is expected to help narrow the geographic and cultural context of the bones.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
While organizers and city leaders tout the economic and cultural impact of the event, nearby residents say road closures, limited park access, and high noise levels disrupt daily life in an area that has grown increasingly residential.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, the court is again being asked to decide who is an American citizen by birth as immigration has returned as a major cultural and political divide.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Identifying the specific country of origin will be essential to that process, and additional analysis is expected to help narrow the geographic and cultural context of the bones.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cultural
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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultural. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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