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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilizes
cultivates
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026 -
The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Civilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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