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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
Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
For culture lovers, historic sites like Al Ain Oasis and institutions like the Saadiyat museums.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Typically, the choice of antibiotics is guided by culturing a sputum sample and testing it against a variety of antibiotics to see which will kill the bugs that have grown in the culture.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Yorkshire club’s culture is moving in the same direction.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
For culture lovers, historic sites like Al Ain Oasis and institutions like the Saadiyat museums.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some ingredient made by the cancer cells cultured in that lab dish was sending the lungs a message: Make more palmitate.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Typically, the choice of antibiotics is guided by culturing a sputum sample and testing it against a variety of antibiotics to see which will kill the bugs that have grown in the culture.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
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While classical civilizations like Greece and Rome left behind cathedrals of stone, ancient India left behind cathedrals of thought.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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How lonely, to be so close to civilization and yet so far.—
Emma Sloley
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are the key considerations for them: Capital preservation & income stability to manage living, healthcare, and lifestyle expenses.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Much about its lifestyle, diet and behavior remains unknown.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Shapiro, who has cultivated a reputation as a centrist, has an uneven record as well.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Touchstone moments like that—intensely personal, and enduring—are exactly the kind Delta is trying to cultivate.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The desire to get involved in education issues is happening at a critical moment in the city.—
Lori Higgins,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday, July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission departed for the moon, powered by a Saturn V rocket and years of government investment in science and education (a pretty thought today).—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Blurring the line between military and law enforcement weakens the foundation of a free society.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The cause is partly accidental, but also, according to Bond, aggression is a natural outcome of an unjust society.—
John Haskell,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Even before Planting by the Signs, Goodman’s star power was growing more quickly than at any point since her 2020 solo debut, Old Time Feeling.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most of these accomplishments fill the young GM with pride, but the lack of playoff victories is not lost on him, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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