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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
In a 2017 oral history of the notorious scene, One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn recalled that the origins of the scene lay in the idea of cultivating some sympathy for the villainous Dan.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Through gatherings like this one, the Compass is cultivating the spaces and systems that make creativity sustainable.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
The organization has announced plans to create thousands of new chapters and is cultivating new partnerships with pastors and congregations.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Ellison had spent time cultivating Sheridan, flying down to Texas with Shell, Greenstein and Goldberg, where the new mogul suggested possible shows that could be additions to the Sheridan-verse.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Downstairs, a private VIC suite — the brand’s first in Europe — has been designed to support its growing clienteling program aimed at cultivating high-spending clients.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
This fall, members of the Junior League of Miami are marking 100 years of cultivating leadership and commitment to service in our communities.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Those that choose the redhead life—like me—go through the painstaking process of cultivating a longevity-enhancing routine.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Through gatherings like this one, the Compass is cultivating the spaces and systems that make creativity sustainable.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
The organization has announced plans to create thousands of new chapters and is cultivating new partnerships with pastors and congregations.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Ellison had spent time cultivating Sheridan, flying down to Texas with Shell, Greenstein and Goldberg, where the new mogul suggested possible shows that could be additions to the Sheridan-verse.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Downstairs, a private VIC suite — the brand’s first in Europe — has been designed to support its growing clienteling program aimed at cultivating high-spending clients.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
This fall, members of the Junior League of Miami are marking 100 years of cultivating leadership and commitment to service in our communities.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Those that choose the redhead life—like me—go through the painstaking process of cultivating a longevity-enhancing routine.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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Eli Lilly is similarly developing a new injectable GLP-1, retatrutide, that appears to be even more effective than the current drugs on the market—and which the company confirmed is not currently included in its agreement with the White House.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The researchers learned that people who ate very similarly to the portfolio diet had a 14% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease or stroke than people who ate less similarly to the diet.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, the emergence of the #BackOffIndia social media campaign reflected a growing impatience among young Nepalis with New Delhi’s overbearing influence and supposed sympathies for the royalist camp within Nepali politics.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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One thing Foshee said he’s observed over the years is diners’ growing preference to sit in shaded locations as opposed to directly under the sun.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Each affords particular outlets for decompressing and harvesting the stressors of high-capacity jobs.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soybean farmers in states like Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana have been harvesting this fall without purchase orders from China, once the largest buyer of American soybeans.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite the lack of legal action against Shehu, at least some in the judiciary are aware of his reputation for acquiring land around Vlora.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The lone wire fraud charge accuses Lillig of fraudulently acquiring a gift card worth $500 in November 2020.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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There was a lot to like about Jovic’s performance on Saturday, with Heat veteran guard Norman Powell pushing and encouraging him along the way.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Green Lake County’s 19,000 residents are predominantly white, churchgoing, and Republican, many of them farming, or working at gas stations and grocery stores, restaurants and lakeside resorts.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vast majority of the residents are farming families who have harvested the land for decades.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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