as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultured
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Gregg’s dance school, at the Bachelors’ Club in rural Tarbolton, was a steppingstone on Burns’s path to becoming cultured and, Innes said, most likely a place to meet women.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Neither Eriksson nor Capello seemed particularly determined to evolve the style of play and make England a more cultured footballing side.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Wilk, an Israeli venture, focuses on producing cultured milk fats, used in making cheese and yogurt.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Housed in a 300-year-old colonial mansion, Amparo feels more like the private residence of a cultured friend than a hotel.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Gregg’s dance school, at the Bachelors’ Club in rural Tarbolton, was a steppingstone on Burns’s path to becoming cultured and, Innes said, most likely a place to meet women.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Neither Eriksson nor Capello seemed particularly determined to evolve the style of play and make England a more cultured footballing side.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Wilk, an Israeli venture, focuses on producing cultured milk fats, used in making cheese and yogurt.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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Whatever one believes, violence for political ends has no place in a civilized society.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Related Story For a more elevated aesthetic, Dotto notes they can also be worn raw or given a light wash to evoke the polished sophistication of formalwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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There’s also concern that kids are becoming self-conscious earlier, pressured to present a polished image both on and offline.—
Dia Gallo,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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As the allegations surfaced and then grew, Manson was dropped by CAA as a client and axed from acting roles in American Gods and Creepshow.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Nationally and around the Big Ten, social media grew agitated at Raiola for his attempts to emulate Patrick Mahomes.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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His most recent arrest adds to a lengthy list of incidents that have overshadowed an otherwise accomplished career on the gridiron.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Quiñones is an accomplished stand up comedian, with his first hourlong special set to film later this year.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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