acculturation

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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? 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 See All Example Sentences for acculturation
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Noun
  • But recovery in rehab was a huge adjustment.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The ‘Noles made the necessary adjustments and Alabama did not.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.
    Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • An adaptation of the the Broadway show, director Bill Condon's musical drama stars Tonatiuh as a gay window dresser named Luis who shares a cell with political prisoner Valentin (Diego Luna).
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But these adaptations may not be enough, as climate change and prolonged drought are pushing animals’ limits.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Similarly, at least for the time being, Orozco’s congruence of store and gallery, of universal commodity and of global sculpture, emptied even of the most residual forms of tactility, has remained relatively illegible.
    Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • The key here is to wait for the toothpaste to completely dry; doing so allows for maximum stain absorption.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This extra shock absorption is perfect for long runs and walks or for spending all day on your feet.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An essay in The Dartmouth Review argues that the toga parties (based very much on truth) represented students from Miller's generation rebelling against conformity.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Self-awareness and community are marvelous antidotes to the barrenness of conformity.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Four years later, the country’s government reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund after changing the Bitcoin Law, making bitcoin acceptance voluntary instead of compulsory.
    Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Some European leaders have suggested going as far as to send peacekeeping troops to enforce a post-war deterrence in Ukraine, while Russia wants a broader set of agreements that offer Moscow a greater say in the regional security landscape.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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