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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
The latter possibility, however, could give rise to enough disaster and famine to fully destabilize human civilization.
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Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s a somewhat dreamy or vaguely unreal quality to this place so far from what one typically thinks of as civilization.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
As the group made their way back to civilization Tuesday morning, one of the skiers spotted an oncoming avalanche, said Greene, citing a survivor’s account.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Far more troubling was Rubio’s substitution of the word civilization for values.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s a somewhat dreamy or vaguely unreal quality to this place so far from what one typically thinks of as civilization.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
As the group made their way back to civilization Tuesday morning, one of the skiers spotted an oncoming avalanche, said Greene, citing a survivor’s account.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Far more troubling was Rubio’s substitution of the word civilization for values.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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Of course someone who wants to travel often, live in an expensive city and frequently dine out will need more than someone with a more simple lifestyle.—
Brian Baker CFA,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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With sales now underway and professionally decorated model homes open, Gatherpoint invites buyers to preview its unique lifestyle and explore 16 home designs, including brand-new floor plans and architectural elevations.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota prides itself on having a culture of service.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is enough coarse language in the culture without the president adding to it.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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But until this probable turmoil suddenly erupts to the surface of Russia’s closed society, a collapse still remains a Western hope, rather than a strategy.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond her many career accomplishments on snow, Diggins has repeatedly emphasized that personal growth, maintaining good mental health and building strong relationships with teammates are what count most.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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But all that striving for accomplishment may cost women a great deal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Johnny’s life was cut short in a tragedy that still feels impossible to process — struck and killed by a car while riding his bicycle.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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For younger players like Anthony and Tolle, who began learning the challenge system while it was tested in the minor leagues, this spring training is simply a continuation of their education.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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And [for] a kid that never really went to acting classes and never went to acting school or anything like that, that was my education.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Orchid Festival Fairchild is one of the country’s premier centers for orchid cultivation.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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That’s the cultivation of ambiguity that the president excels at.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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There is no shortage of menswear brands claiming refinement, but every so often one emerges that feels quietly attuned to the moment.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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One example, Sebban notes, involved an up-and-coming first aid brand that secured placement with a major retailer after more than a year of collaboration on design, samples, and quality refinement.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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