cultured
adjective
cul·tured
ˈkəl-chərd 
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: 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
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With Raffles, Wanders has created a property that oozes a quiet, cultured elegance that mirrors the city’s erudite aspirations.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The health secretary, who turned 72 this month and celebrated with a hefty steak, pairs the diet with foods that are fermented, typically meaning they are soaked, salted or cultured to let natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars over time.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Similar concerns were voiced during a Senate committee hearing, with lawmakers saying cultured meat would disrupt traditional family farms.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Many types are also cultured, meaning live bacterial cultures are added before churning—giving them a more tangy, complex flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The health secretary, who turned 72 this month and celebrated with a hefty steak, pairs the diet with foods that are fermented, typically meaning they are soaked, salted or cultured to let natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars over time.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Similar concerns were voiced during a Senate committee hearing, with lawmakers saying cultured meat would disrupt traditional family farms.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Many types are also cultured, meaning live bacterial cultures are added before churning—giving them a more tangy, complex flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cultured
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultured. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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