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Recent Examples of acculturation
Far from being an act of resistance, could de-skilling actually grease the wheels of avant-garde acculturation, facilitating the movement of capital into every last nook and cranny of cultural production, even the most seemingly resistant?
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Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Those who were born in the U.S. tend to reflect an acculturation to American society, which, more generally, has become hesitant about strict parenting.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 June 2024
This juxtaposition reflects the jarring reality of refugee life; grieving becomes secondary, dependent on one’s survival and acculturation.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Contact with the home country became more sporadic, use of the native language began to fall away, and, ultimately, intermarriage completed a process of acculturation that had begun when the first children born to immigrant parents headed off to an American school.
—Ray Suarez, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
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Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Those who were born in the U.S. tend to reflect an acculturation to American society, which, more generally, has become hesitant about strict parenting.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 June 2024
This juxtaposition reflects the jarring reality of refugee life; grieving becomes secondary, dependent on one’s survival and acculturation.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Contact with the home country became more sporadic, use of the native language began to fall away, and, ultimately, intermarriage completed a process of acculturation that had begun when the first children born to immigrant parents headed off to an American school.
—Ray Suarez, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acculturation
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Now, Mahomes is an all-time great quarterback and head coach Andy Reid is known for making adjustments so this could be a blip rather than a critical issue.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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This setup allows the robot to make micro-adjustments in real time to maintain balance under stress.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As climate adaptation and mitigation climb up corporate priority lists, the agenda of today’s COO is shifting.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Deadline just broke news of another Scandi original for SkyShowtime, an adaptation of Johanna Hedman’s bestselling novel ‘The Trio’.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Worthy winners emerged, with significant congruence between the pro and consumer judges.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mindful nonverbal communication is crucial for congruence, ensuring your body language aligns with your verbal message to convey the intended tone and emotion accurately.—
Su Bridgman,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Exposure to the alkaline solution causes pollen’s constituent polymers to become more hydrophilic, or water-loving, so depending on the conditions, the gel will swell or shrink due to the absorption or expulsion of water, explains Ibrahim.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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When graduates arrive hesitant to question assumptions, collaborate across differences, or challenge authority, companies see the cultural imprint of campuses that reward conformity over curiosity.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flowers also discussed Caribbean perspectives, noting how creativity was often stifled in favor of conformity.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaders have since reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions, temporarily lowering the duties to 30% on the United States’ side and 10% on China’s part.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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This agreement aims to bolster collaboration between the two nations' trillion-dollar tech sectors, enhancing opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Acculturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acculturation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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