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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
By cultivating awareness and accountability across all levels of the business, leaders can turn team members into active participants who identify threats earlier, respond more effectively and play a central role in protecting sensitive information.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
High Potential premiered in September 2024, slowly cultivating a bigger and bigger audience before wrapping up its 13-episode debut season in February 2025.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
In fact, cultivating students’ self-belief is often the biggest hurdle school leaders face, Branham said.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Expert garden designer Nan Sterman will give a presentation on cultivating fresh herbs and spices.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, the policies show that Washington remains committed to preventing China from boosting its local chip production capacity and cultivating its local know-how and talent.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Nestlé isn’t alone in cultivating an environment of its leaders starting from the bottom and rising to the top; many Fortune 500 CEOs have had similar experiences being committed to their company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Sharing memes is no substitute for cultivating original thought or genuine relationships.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So Dykes has established his culture and spent three years recruiting, developing and cultivating this roster.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
High Potential premiered in September 2024, slowly cultivating a bigger and bigger audience before wrapping up its 13-episode debut season in February 2025.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
In fact, cultivating students’ self-belief is often the biggest hurdle school leaders face, Branham said.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Expert garden designer Nan Sterman will give a presentation on cultivating fresh herbs and spices.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, the policies show that Washington remains committed to preventing China from boosting its local chip production capacity and cultivating its local know-how and talent.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Nestlé isn’t alone in cultivating an environment of its leaders starting from the bottom and rising to the top; many Fortune 500 CEOs have had similar experiences being committed to their company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Sharing memes is no substitute for cultivating original thought or genuine relationships.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So Dykes has established his culture and spent three years recruiting, developing and cultivating this roster.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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In the search for good ideas, Miami-Dade will award $100,000 each to three startups that are developing technology to divert waste from landfills and improve public sustainability engagement.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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This achievement marks a critical first step in the BALIS project, an initiative aimed at developing powerful, climate-friendly propulsion systems for future aircraft, ships, and heavy-duty vehicles.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the president’s criticism of mail-in ballots could risk disrupting the inroads Republicans made with voters last cycle, with the party spending millions promoting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 election.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Efforts to expand retail investors’ access to private markets in Europe took a significant step forward this week with the launch of a new investment vehicle, but concerns remain about growing exposure to the relatively risky assets.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add garlic to the garden for more than harvesting the delicious bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Late summer to early fall is a time for harvesting corn in much of the United States.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film is written by Gaelyn Golde with revisions by Kwedar and Clint Bentley, who are reteaming with Netflix on the heels of the streamer acquiring their Sundance breakout Train Dreams.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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As part of the deal, Anthropic will also destroy data it was accused of illegally acquiring.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a practical matter, California making this move will only further inflame the gerrymandering problem, encouraging a further spiral of gerrymandering offsetting Democratic gains in other states.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tana dabbled in film producing, and his name inspired Robert Urich’s moniker, Dan Tanna, on Vega$, a series produced by Dan Tana’s fan Aaron Spelling.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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For example, doors open for the Soil to Fork Experience, where visitors learn about farming the Quintosapore way and are then treated to an outdoor lunch with a view of the hills and Città della Pieve in the distance.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Merrell Brothers lost money by farming the land to the tune of $3,061.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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