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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
Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Exposure to museums, live performances and visual arts connects youngsters to the cultural community and cultivates future creatives.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Exposure to museums, live performances and visual arts connects youngsters to the cultural community and cultivates future creatives.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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Potatoes must grow in darkness in order to prevent them from producing toxic solanine, which develops from sun exposure.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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If someone in the quarantine unit develops symptoms, they would be assessed and moved to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Confidence grows when pleasure and practicality can share the room.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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As resale increasingly shifts online and retail grows more automated, Vintage Store Day is ultimately betting that shoppers still want discovery to feel personal, local and a bit unpredictable.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation plants peace poles in cities across the country, with an effort to create safe spaces for communities.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Disease-resistant and productive, plants fruit until killed by frost.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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The money from the sale went into the city’s capital lands reserve fund, where all money is distributed if the city acquires or sells property.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Horvath loves that the semi-evergreen foliage also acquires red tints over the winter.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The moon in Taurus encourages you to go with the flow and stop forcing an outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Students are taught that money is a great advance over a system of barter and that a world of money produces exactly the same outcomes as a world of barter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Mandy Summers also exec produces.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Westport Sea Farms Westport Sea Farms raises and harvests its oysters on site, serving them on the docks of historic Westport Point.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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While the House of Creed uses a proprietary process created by founder James Creed in the 1760s, Chanel still maintains and harvests all of its natural ingredients by hand to preserve their blossom integrity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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