cultured
adjective
cul·tured
ˈkəl-chərd 
1
2
: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls
Examples of cultured in a Sentence
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
Recent Examples on the Web
Previous studies using cultured cells have shown bird flu viruses appear more resistant to temperatures typically seen in fever in humans.
—
Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Radicato’s focaccia arrives with cultured butters that carry a gentle tang, like an autumn version flavored with honeynut squash from Esoterra Culinary Garden.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Along with her Bugle Horn brooch, the queen consort styled her signature four-strand cultured peal necklace with a diamond clasp.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Ono, whose upbringing was much more cultured, has more trepidations about agreeing to appear at every protest and support every cause.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultured
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Radicato’s focaccia arrives with cultured butters that carry a gentle tang, like an autumn version flavored with honeynut squash from Esoterra Culinary Garden.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Along with her Bugle Horn brooch, the queen consort styled her signature four-strand cultured peal necklace with a diamond clasp.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Ono, whose upbringing was much more cultured, has more trepidations about agreeing to appear at every protest and support every cause.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultured
Cite this Entry
“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultured. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share