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
It was utilized across many ancient civilizations for artwork, as well as preserving and tanning animal hides.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Millions of Indigenous peoples with rich cultures and civilizations had already been here for thousands of years.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Signs of bacteria from the Clostridiaceae family had previously been found in other mummies from ancient Andean civilizations, linking the individual to a larger cultural context.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
There's dinosaur and man, then there's different civilizations, and then now there's this thing happening.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
Descendants of the same pumpkins that once sustained Indigenous civilizations and early settlers are now supporting modern small-scale farmers, Ott says.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
The Bible’s Old and New Testaments, as well as the Qur’an, reference lunar phases to mark certain months and dates in the year—a practice also used by Ancient Chinese, Mayan, and South Asian civilizations.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Political hubris and mismanagement have reduced one of the oldest water civilizations to a parable of collapse.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Millions of Indigenous peoples with rich cultures and civilizations had already been here for thousands of years.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Signs of bacteria from the Clostridiaceae family had previously been found in other mummies from ancient Andean civilizations, linking the individual to a larger cultural context.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
There's dinosaur and man, then there's different civilizations, and then now there's this thing happening.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
Descendants of the same pumpkins that once sustained Indigenous civilizations and early settlers are now supporting modern small-scale farmers, Ott says.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
The Bible’s Old and New Testaments, as well as the Qur’an, reference lunar phases to mark certain months and dates in the year—a practice also used by Ancient Chinese, Mayan, and South Asian civilizations.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Political hubris and mismanagement have reduced one of the oldest water civilizations to a parable of collapse.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilizations
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The First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City showcases the lifeways, cultures and histories of the 39 distinct Tribes living in the state.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attracting and retaining young talent—many of whom are native AI users—puts a premium on authentic leadership, growth opportunities, and inclusive cultures, according to the panelists.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The United States is home to a vibrant mosaic of rural landscapes, lifestyles and people.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many public health experts agree that renewed attention on healthy diets and lifestyles is warranted, though some question the particular solutions Means has supported through her work.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Pittsburgh’s Black community boasted a symphony orchestra, a mandolin string quartet, an orphanage, and a long list of literary societies and fraternal organizations.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The more fragile our societies become, the slower the transition away from fossil fuels.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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