1
as in developing
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in growing
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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as in harvesting
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we ought to cultivate the field out back
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Recent Examples of cultivating
Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Recognizing and cultivating your strengths is essential to this process.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Successful entrepreneurs continually examine their environment to adapt their plans, cultivating partnerships and alliances to mitigate risk.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This underscores how defining yourself through external approval can hinder your ability to foster deeper emotional connections, highlighting the importance of cultivating a strong, independent sense of self to build more authentic and intimate relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The region’s fertile soil is ideal for cultivating grapes that produce outstanding sweet ice wines, as well as a variety of other wine styles.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a new year and its attendant resolutions calling on us to work harder and be fitter, cultivating a third life—a life with regular time for connection and glorious, unproductive leisure—is a better goal for 2025.
—Adam Chandler, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Recognizing and cultivating your strengths is essential to this process.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Successful entrepreneurs continually examine their environment to adapt their plans, cultivating partnerships and alliances to mitigate risk.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This underscores how defining yourself through external approval can hinder your ability to foster deeper emotional connections, highlighting the importance of cultivating a strong, independent sense of self to build more authentic and intimate relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The region’s fertile soil is ideal for cultivating grapes that produce outstanding sweet ice wines, as well as a variety of other wine styles.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a new year and its attendant resolutions calling on us to work harder and be fitter, cultivating a third life—a life with regular time for connection and glorious, unproductive leisure—is a better goal for 2025.
—Adam Chandler, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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To fund these upgrades, the city proposes developing thousands of market-rate apartments.—
Andrew Genn,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Booth took a big chance on Westbrook, in acquiring him last summer off the free-agent scrap heap.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mars entered the pet care industry in 2007 by acquiring Banfield, which primarily operates inside PetSmart locations.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thursday’s swings also hit the bond market, which had been showing encouraging signals earlier in the day that stress may be easing.—
Time,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kym was the one sneaking them onto rec teams and encouraging them to join AAU programs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Our purpose is to empower those who seek to communicate effectively, fostering trust and understanding within our communities and beyond.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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