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
In organic systems, tilling and cultivation are often recommended for weed control rather than chemical herbicides.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to boosting white seabass stocks, the hatchery work has taught researchers some things about aquatic cultivation that apply to other marine species.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Barbed wire served as a symbol of violence and oppression, but also of agriculture, cultivation and survival.
—Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, advances in cultivation and plant science could further accelerate the development of cannabinoid-specific crops.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to boosting white seabass stocks, the hatchery work has taught researchers some things about aquatic cultivation that apply to other marine species.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Barbed wire served as a symbol of violence and oppression, but also of agriculture, cultivation and survival.
—Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, advances in cultivation and plant science could further accelerate the development of cannabinoid-specific crops.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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John Tortorella was hired as head coach in June 2022, helped establish a culture, had the young Flyers overachieving and then wore out his welcome — such is life as an NHL head coach and especially one named John Tortorella.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Consider the island vibes and shakerato riffs of Wonderift Coffee in Ahwatukee, while on Grand Avenue, Malegría Cafe blends Salvadorian horchata lattes, reflecting how local coffee culture is embracing Latin influences.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, their preferred candidate, a moderate, prevailed, but Jude said that he is disappointed with the new administration’s policies, which have cut already paltry funding for public education.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The event raises critical funds to provide research, programs, education, and advocacy so moms and babies get the best possible start to life.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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This comes after last week's post of his evil tirade on Easter and then threatening to kill an entire civilization.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The administration’s vocal accusations that allies have moved away from commitments to democracy, free speech, and other values that undergird Western civilization, particularly noted in Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the 2025 Munich Security Conference, further deteriorated the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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The morning show host congratulated Sophia and Isabella — who went to different high schools — on their accomplishments with individual social media posts.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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What makes his accomplishments even more impressive is that the end of the powerlifting season overlaps with the start of baseball.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, more sophisticated styles like the under $50 Darted Palazzo Pants and Belted Fluid Leopard Print Pants have a flattering wide-leg design that combines breathability with easy refinement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Simultaneous confinement remains unstable, and the hardware needs refinement.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Devereaux receives a hero’s welcome back home, but his irrational and violent behavior threatens his new livelihood, as does the knowledge of his cowardice held by Capt.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Those attacks are often carried out by non-Russian nationals for small amounts of money and without full knowledge of who the operations serve.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Youth inside Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall have asked for better access to vocational training, financial literacy courses, and art and music programs, Hahn said.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mackey, who previously worked as an analyst at Chrysler Capital, played a leading role in securing Synchrony’s support for the new financial literacy lab.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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This sunny fruit enlivens steamed greens, seafood treasures of all manners, such as, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, and poached salmon, along with scrumptious baked goods and desserts (meringue pies and bars, tarts, ricotta pancakes, sorbets, silky curds, scones, biscottis, muffins).—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Protecting those bonds isn’t just good manners.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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