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
Large tracts between the Mississippi and Rocky Mountains were put into cultivation.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Britton, a rancher, alleged that deputies destroyed cannabis plants, cultivation structures and equipment, fencing and an electric gate on his property.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Britton, a rancher, alleged that deputies destroyed cannabis plants, cultivation structures and equipment, fencing and an electric gate on his property.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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Atlanta With its rapidly growing finance, tech, and corporate sectors, Atlanta is a southern financial hub, offering substantial salaries, a lively urban culture, and affordable living costs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The British culture minister condemned punk-rap duo Bob Vylan during a June 30 statement to Parliament that noted that statements made during a June 28 performance at the Glastonbury festival were under criminal investigation.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Their subjects spanning different centuries covered education, civil rights, innovation, health care, military conflicts and STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters' grit and resolve.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
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However, several civilizations thrived in South America before the Inca left their mark.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
25 June 2025
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Although Oak Park resident Harriet Hawkins is nothing but humble when asked about her accomplishments, her son and husband have no doubts why the longtime nurse, nurse educator and mission volunteer has been chosen for the 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Award by the Emergency Nurses Association.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Although the tools were small, the authors state that this is not synonymous with a lack of refinement.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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This one, sold by Lulu and Georgia, has a vintage air that will make your room reek of refinement.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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The deal values the club at more than $120 million, a person with knowledge of the terms tells Forbes.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Instead, institutions should integrate practical AI literacy into career-specific programs and lean on strategic partnerships with industry employers.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District is adopting a new phonics program that officials say will further support the district’s mission to turn around its stagnant academic performance and improve its literacy scores.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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