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as in civilization
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a study of ancient Anasazi culture as it existed in the canyons of the American Southwest
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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of culture
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Angela Yang Angela Yang is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The authors stopped culturing the embryos at that point.
—Emily Mullin, Wired News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The stories of Black, Indigenous and Mexican cowboys and ranchers have not historically been told in popular culture, but the Stock Show was the first to host the groundbreaking Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in 1984.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Angela Yang Angela Yang is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News.
—Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The authors stopped culturing the embryos at that point.
—Emily Mullin, Wired News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
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All of which is to say that alcohol, that timeless ferment fomenting next day regrets since the dawn of civilization, now has competition.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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For now, the map provides visual data for understanding how the civilization moved and evolved, helping to identify routes for the dispersion of goods, the circulation of diseases or the spread of ideas, de Soto said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here are 10 of the best places to live in the Lone Star State for every budget and lifestyle.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lifestyle and Dietary Tips Diet and lifestyle changes can have beneficial effects on bloating and gut health too.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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And recently, Minneapolis has cultivated its own take on the culture—a little more social, a little more lively.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The food hub's work now focuses more on education.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Safer and more efficient batteries For society, such advances mean safer and more efficient batteries that accelerate the transition to clean energy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Any novel about a train is a study of society and its ineradicable divisions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some of her incredible accomplishments also happen outside of the studio.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Planting a simple pot of herbs or flowers stimulates positive feelings, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The series is part of the theater's efforts to promote accessible, affordable arts programs for the Aurora community.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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