as in cultures
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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Recent Examples of civilizations
Kolona itself has a long history of occupation by various civilizations and was also an ancient site of worship.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a place with a human history that dates back to Inca and pre-Inca civilizations, evidence of which can be seen during hikes led by the Tinajani guides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet the Persians were one of the greatest civilizations in the world.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The shipwrecks are from a range of eras and civilizations, including the ancient Punic (Carthaginian) civilization, and the Roman, medieval and modern periods, according to a recent research paper.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Wilcock also regularly appeared on the History Channel show Ancient Aliens, which explores popular conspiracy theories, including Atlantis and other lost ancient civilizations.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The Teotihuacan pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City built by three different ancient civilizations.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a place with a human history that dates back to Inca and pre-Inca civilizations, evidence of which can be seen during hikes led by the Tinajani guides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet the Persians were one of the greatest civilizations in the world.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The shipwrecks are from a range of eras and civilizations, including the ancient Punic (Carthaginian) civilization, and the Roman, medieval and modern periods, according to a recent research paper.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Wilcock also regularly appeared on the History Channel show Ancient Aliens, which explores popular conspiracy theories, including Atlantis and other lost ancient civilizations.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The Teotihuacan pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City built by three different ancient civilizations.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilizations
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The study also found that three-dimensional biological neural networks offer richer connectivity and greater computational potential than traditional flat two-dimensional cultures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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In the future, functional and transparent nutrition will only continue to grow in popularity, and protein powder will undoubtedly remain a staple in health-conscious lifestyles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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From a structured health retreat in the Australian rainforest to a discreet TriBeCa hideaway, A-listers have moved into hospitality in a meaningful way, building (and buying) properties that reflect their own travel preferences and lifestyles.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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And if societies don't have the will to defend themselves, they'll be overtaken by the Barbarians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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School groups and paranormal activity societies have also toured the space in the past, Fulmer said, with one group of Fort Osage students even using the mansion to film a video project.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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