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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
Transferring household skills and cultivating emotional stability.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, innovative talent management strategies and state support systems, forward-thinking Maryland manufacturers have a host of new opportunities to solve the age-old challenge of cultivating the next generation of talent.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The other thing that’s important in crowdfunds, both large and small, is cultivating a sense of audience participation and an underdog story about bringing a project to life that wouldn’t get a fair hearing.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s no question that planting fruit trees and cultivating a homegrown orchard to maturity is a time-consuming, long-term project in which the reward comes years down the road.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Much of what the New York Jets have done this offseason has been about building toward 2027, cultivating the best possible environment and supporting cast to, potentially, drop in a quarterback.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The effect is less about measurable temperature reduction and more about cultivating a breathable, moderated atmosphere—one that feels softer against the skin and easier to inhabit through long summer days.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Though not as relentlessly visible on social media as Ocasio-Cortez, Garin has been no less deliberate in cultivating her image.
—Monique El-Faizy, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Dude Perfect got big with their unique blend of sketch comedy and trick shots, cultivating a massive following on the internet.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, innovative talent management strategies and state support systems, forward-thinking Maryland manufacturers have a host of new opportunities to solve the age-old challenge of cultivating the next generation of talent.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The other thing that’s important in crowdfunds, both large and small, is cultivating a sense of audience participation and an underdog story about bringing a project to life that wouldn’t get a fair hearing.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s no question that planting fruit trees and cultivating a homegrown orchard to maturity is a time-consuming, long-term project in which the reward comes years down the road.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Much of what the New York Jets have done this offseason has been about building toward 2027, cultivating the best possible environment and supporting cast to, potentially, drop in a quarterback.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The effect is less about measurable temperature reduction and more about cultivating a breathable, moderated atmosphere—one that feels softer against the skin and easier to inhabit through long summer days.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Though not as relentlessly visible on social media as Ocasio-Cortez, Garin has been no less deliberate in cultivating her image.
—Monique El-Faizy, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Dude Perfect got big with their unique blend of sketch comedy and trick shots, cultivating a massive following on the internet.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Looking to the future of technology, state lawmakers granted final legislative approval on a key bill regulating artificial intelligence in an attempt to protect children and consumers without stifling one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Bessent has compared the Fed's growing balance sheet to a dangerous lab experiment.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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That’s one of many reasons why acquiring a star this offseason, as early as possible, would be helpful.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius activates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging direct expression and clearer exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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And the petition would need to name the private entity’s president, director or other corporate officer as the preferred guardian, rather than a business name, with the goal of encouraging more personal responsibility.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Halliday collaborated with Zwick (The Last Samurai) and Marshall Herskovitz on the screenplay, with Zwick and Herskovitz of the Bedford Falls Company producing alongside Clay Pecorin of Rainmaker Films and FilmNation Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Business of Food covers how the world feeds itself in a changing economy and climate, from farming to supply chains to consumer trends.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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