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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
Political hubris and mismanagement have reduced one of the oldest water civilizations to a parable of collapse.
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Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
As human civilization developed in Egypt and Rome and India, lion and tiger populations were fragmented, decimated.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
For centuries, civilizations have built upward — and with modern technology, that drive has only intensified.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
For Garner, footy is a bridge between the naturally martial instincts of men and the peace upon which rational civilization depends.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
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Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
As human civilization developed in Egypt and Rome and India, lion and tiger populations were fragmented, decimated.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
For centuries, civilizations have built upward — and with modern technology, that drive has only intensified.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
For Garner, footy is a bridge between the naturally martial instincts of men and the peace upon which rational civilization depends.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
Noun
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HomeGoods Featured Finder, lifestyle content creator, and fall enthusiast Steffy Degreff, shares all her favorite tips for easily incorporating all of autumn’s comforts into your home’s decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The future king is taking the step forward into a lifestyle streaming show after appearing on Eugene Levy’s AppleTV+ show.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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Chef Amosu shared his inspiration for this momentous occasion and why having ownership of narratives that depict the cultures of Africa matters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Employers have both the right and responsibility to protect a respectful, civil culture.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The proportion of Americans who believe legal sports betting is bad for both society and sport in the United States has increased sharply over the past three years, according to a new poll.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Money was flowing in, as the US and its allies attempted to rebuild civil society destroyed by the Taliban’s brutal rule from 1996 to 2001, even as fighting and insecurity still plagued swathes of the nation.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aledo has one of the most impressive accomplishments in all of Texas high school football, or even in the entire nation.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Parents noted that while the building process is the most exciting part—sparking problem-solving, critical thinking, and a real sense of accomplishment—the finished toys are still fun to experiment with.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lapses in concentration and learning when to jump out of defence are areas Newcastle have been working on, while the recruitment team identified his one-versus-one defending and his off-the-ball decision-making around his own penalty box as requiring refinement.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a season defined by workwear codes and technical materials, Harvey’s buckled slingbacks embodied the practical refinement that continues to drive Miu Miu’s momentum.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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