1
as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago
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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
While it is thought that wild grapes grew on the island prior to the first Phoenician settlements around 800 BCE, that merchant and sailing civilization cultivated the first vines here and sold wine from Sicily throughout the Mediterranean during its reign.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
First there was the sun god, Inti, and before civilization there were his children Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Indeed, much of what other civilizations have accomplished has been by borrowing all that is best in the West.
—Jay Bergman, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
For centuries, Iranian civilization was one of the most admired in the world.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
First there was the sun god, Inti, and before civilization there were his children Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Indeed, much of what other civilizations have accomplished has been by borrowing all that is best in the West.
—Jay Bergman, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
For centuries, Iranian civilization was one of the most admired in the world.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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Wiley’s expressive voice is full of color and animation befitting Gauguin’s bold use of color, native island themes, and uninhibited lifestyle.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The brainchild of Katherine Power, a lifestyle mogul who's also the cofounder of Versed Skincare, Merit comes by its indie-darling status honestly.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The British culture minister condemned punk-rap duo Bob Vylan during a June 30 statement to Parliament that noted that statements made during a June 28 performance at the Glastonbury festival were under criminal investigation.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Several notable names in arts, culture, entertainment and other areas joined Musetti and Moore in the campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Gi-hun has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The third season of HBO’s The Gilded Age—in which Jacobson plays Marian Brook, a doe-eyed newcomer to late-1800s Manhattan high society—premiered a few days prior.—
Luna Adler,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Carter led the Big 10 conference with that accomplishment.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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How To Put Leisure Crafting Into Practice The key is choosing activities that are physically and mentally engaging while providing a sense of accomplishment.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Burney, a Baltimore native who’s about to head out on an East Coast book tour, succeeds at crafting a work that’s as much a poignant reflection on his life as an ethnomusical study.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Amid the threats on his life, the 86-year-old Khamenei, who has led Iran since 1989, is sheltering in a bunker and has even named potential successors in the event of his death, according to the New York Times.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
23 June 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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The country’s new regard for science education transformed public school curricula.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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If your priority is peaceful refinement, these Genesis sedans are quietly persuasive contenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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The undrafted, 6-8 Jones had enough juice to uncork 27 dunks in 308 minutes but otherwise didn’t show enough refinement as an offensive player or enough impact as a defender to warrant rostering. 42.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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