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
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
No civilized country in the world will do that.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
The world cracked open, and now everyone’s striving to fit the jagged pieces back into a box called civilized society.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Adjective
Today, the antagonism between the defendants and the system judging them took the shape of civilized disagreement.
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Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
No civilized country in the world will do that.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
The world cracked open, and now everyone’s striving to fit the jagged pieces back into a box called civilized society.
—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for civilized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilized
Adjective
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Some butter is cultured by adding lactic acid bacteria.
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Clean Cultured Marble These same cleaning supplies and methods can be used to clean cultured marble bathroom vanity tops and sinks.
Verb
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
Adjective
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Even polished staples are getting warm-weather refresh, with Bermuda shorts and sporty track pants stepping in as versatile alternatives to more traditional styles.
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Nothing about the place feels polished.
Adjective
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The installation was conceived by Imogen Speer, an accomplished San Francisco artist whose public work includes the Naga installation in Golden Gate Park.
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Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished international players, Valdemoro made her mark in the WNBA.
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“Civilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilized. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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