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as in develops
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivates
Owner Roy Diblik, famed for his work with Piet Oudolf at Chicago’s Lurie Garden, cultivates over 300 varieties of perennials, including his award-winning ‘Northwind’ switchgrass.
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Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Attendees could also join a breakout session with Run Gen Z, a group that cultivates young Republican candidates for office.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Far from being confessional, the women of Under a Pannonian Sky present a poetic idiom that cultivates silence and irony, one that is haunted by history and personal tragedy without being beholden to identity.
—Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Always good when our president cultivates an image of American athletes as petty, foul-mouthed vengeance seekers.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Attendees could also join a breakout session with Run Gen Z, a group that cultivates young Republican candidates for office.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Far from being confessional, the women of Under a Pannonian Sky present a poetic idiom that cultivates silence and irony, one that is haunted by history and personal tragedy without being beholden to identity.
—Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Always good when our president cultivates an image of American athletes as petty, foul-mouthed vengeance seekers.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta police cautioned that the information released so far is preliminary and could change as the investigation develops.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cox Farms now grows most of its tomatoes in greenhouses in Canada to avoid weather issues, according to Bradley.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vandals targeted a non-profit farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts that grows food for people in need.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Repot plants with visible roots, slowed growth, yellowing leaves, poor drainage, and salt buildup on the soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what’s actually going on and which plants in your garden might be causing the problem.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lowery manifests that vision as a swirling tangle of red fabric that acquires an almost corporeal form, a mesmerizing jolt of color in the sumptuous darkness of DP Andrew Droz Palermo’s visuals (Rina Yang shot the concert scenes).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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When a media company acquires another media company, nobody blinks.—
Jonathan Hunt,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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To manage that reality, Manning encourages newer teachers to establish boundaries early and stick to them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Automatic Ice Cream Maker produces consistent ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fermentation produces postbiotics, which are beneficial compounds like enzymes that may further support digestion.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Chesapeake Bay region is one of the nation's most important oyster-producing areas, with more than 12 billion oysters in Maryland waters alone and harvests generating millions in revenue, according to state and federal data.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Cultivates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivates. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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