CULTIVATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cultivation

noun

ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən

Definition of cultivation

as in culture

a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide

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Recent Examples of cultivation Invasive plants are nonnative and have demonstrated the ability to spread aggressively, establish outside of cultivation into natural areas, and outcompete native plants. — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Since banning poppy cultivation in 2022, opium production has fallen by about 95%, which the UNODC and other experts call one of the most drastic drops in illicit drug production in modern history. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 At Panchenko, Altima’s source for roe, that’s because the final product is the result of a complex, ongoing cultivation process. — Felipe Riccio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 That legacy was disrupted in the early 1600s, when the Venetians uprooted much of the island’s vineyard land to make way for wheat cultivation. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

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Noun

For years, brands have worked to both feed into and embed themselves in culture.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
In a pedagogical culture that tends to shy away from unpleasantness, Goodwin’s approach felt like an honest — and valuable — way of dealing with one of the ugliest aspects of American literary history.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of culture

Noun

Gates is optimistic about AI's potential impact on healthcare, education, agriculture, scientific research, government services, small businesses, and more.

— Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
To grow its talent pool, GSK India has early career programs such as the xCEL Trainee Program for graduates and initiatives like the GSK Scholars Programme, which aims to support students pursuing STEM education in the country.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

In other words, the movement sees liberalism not as the foundation but as the cancer of Western civilization.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Amenities and experiences The name Anasazi refers to the Native American civilization that once inhabited the Four Corners region, renowned for their cliff dwellings and recognized as the ancestors of today's Pueblo peoples.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of civilization

Noun

It’s often said that great athletes struggle to talk about their sport and their accomplishments.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

As mills experiment with luxury materials and new technologies, denim is being reimagined with a greater emphasis on tactility, refinement and elevated performance—while still preserving its core identity.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
This means moving beyond passive consumption and toward a rigorous, iterative process of trial, error, and refinement.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

Desai said the group separately verified with people with direct knowledge of the matter that the exchange is under consideration.

— Jake Spring The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
From one source that had strong knowledge of the Cowboys’ roster, Jones is viewed as a clear upgrade over the depth that was at the tackle spot in Dallas, although Jones will need a few weeks to return to his maximum physical skill set.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowledge

Noun

The Imagination Library, the Dollywood Foundation’s childhood literacy program, is perhaps the charitable effort Parton is best known for.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
As the program manager, my role is to connect with families and community partners, promote enrollment, educate on the importance of early childhood literacy, and ultimately make sure children have access to the free books.

— Kristy High, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of literacy

Noun

Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

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