civilizations

plural of civilization
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 The moment the first Javier Bardem-looking Spaniard coughed on them, whole civilizations died. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 Most, though, relate in some manner to the (thoroughly debunked) theory of Hollow Earth, one that posits there are advanced civilizations that operate deep below the surface of our planet. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But Dwarkesh’s civilizations will need to be a lot more powerful to conquer the world. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 If the Fermi Explorer mission can knock down a couple of the filters that might explain the Fermi paradox, that only leaves a few options for why our galaxy appears not to be littered with alien civilizations. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 At the crossroads of civilizations, this island nation has long lured design buffs with its walled villages, fairy-tale architecture, and mix of Arab and European influences. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 Engineers across ancient civilizations developed machines, structures, and instruments to move heavy objects, transport water, track the heavens, and build settlements capable of surviving hostile environments. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Researchers continue to uncover new clues about human diets, spanning from ancient civilizations to the earliest humans. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilizations
Noun
  • Turmeric, the golden flower and root, has been used for a long time across cultures, including my own Indian culture.
    — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Fok said South African performers bring a distinctive rhythm and flow to circus, shaped by the country’s mix of cultures and backgrounds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Active lifestyles have become a significant area of growth within premium consumption.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Several of those whose identities had been determined were known to have transient lifestyles.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Medical societies and public health experts have denounced these decisions for lacking evidence.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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