as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a civilized older couple who are celebrated for holding dinner parties that are attended by the city's best and brightest
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Recent Examples of civilized
Air Mail, 21 June 2025
In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
Iran has been stringing along international watchdogs and civilized nations for years regarding its nuclear program.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
The whole world, the United States, and Europe must finally respond as a civilized society responds to terrorists.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Verb
In Families Like Ours, the slowly rising North Sea forces Denmark to follow Holland’s example and—in an orderly and civilized manner—evacuate the entire country.
—Air Mail, 21 June 2025
In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
Iran has been stringing along international watchdogs and civilized nations for years regarding its nuclear program.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
The whole world, the United States, and Europe must finally respond as a civilized society responds to terrorists.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilized
Adjective
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Ready to get cultured, but not sure where to start?—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Founder and creative director Salma Rachid has designed it for a cultured and cosmopolitan clientele.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 Aug. 2025
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The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, many cyclists, especially the more accomplished riders, stay on the 101, there known as Carlsbad Boulevard, for the faster and more scenic ride along the coast instead of taking the rail trail.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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There are plenty of accomplished and rising women’s wrestlers who could conceivably feud with Lynch on Raw.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Civilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilized. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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