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
Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
What started as a civilized, postwork affair with a sushi station escalated for many of the guests as more and more martinis were drunk from Madeline’s martini bar.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The education of a nation’s citizenry, whether public or private, is the heartbeat of any sustaining and civilized culture.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
What started as a civilized, postwork affair with a sushi station escalated for many of the guests as more and more martinis were drunk from Madeline’s martini bar.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilized
Adjective
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Yogurt is created with cultured bacteria and kefir with kefir grains (live cultures that ferment milk and multiply).—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
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Molina presented herself as a successful entrepreneur, cultured and generous, and never hesitated to shower Ana with praise.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
Verb
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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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The menu features polished but traditional Turkish dishes and the chef sources the best seafood and produce locally, keeping the selections seasonal.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Enter Wolf, who by all accounts is more polished offensively at 21 than Bassey and Biyombo (a good argument for Mamu, too).—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the booth, Washington is also an accomplished stage performer and on-camera host.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Intended to spotlight the sport’s most accomplished drivers, the All-Star Race still holds its prestige.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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“Civilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilized. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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