CULTIVATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cultivation

noun

ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən

Definition of cultivation

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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 The report itself spans 36 plant fibers, excluding cotton, and examines cultivation, extraction and processing activities across applications including textiles and fashion, automotive, construction and pulp and paper. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Trust, autonomy and upward cultivation start with getting the hiring strategy right at all levels. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The habitat is complete with private crew quarters, a crop cultivation area, an airlock and a sandbox for simulated Mars walks. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 July 2026 According to police, officers initially began investigating the site as part of a marijuana cultivation case. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

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Noun

Creator culture can imitate the feeling of belonging without creating the lasting structure of belonging.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
At Fanatics Fest, Dart said his new coach has had a profound impact on the team’s culture.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of culture

Noun

Ellis said the county and Atlanta’s school board need that tax revenue to fund services like hospitals, courts and childhood education over the next three decades.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
But they're all connected by a love for adventure and a fascination with science—they're here to enjoy Lindblad's iconic education component that frequently sets the company apart from other expedition cruise lines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of education

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While Odysseus’ emotional journey here can be as choppy as a rough day at sea, and the ‘civilization is eroding’ theme is undercooked, the film’s bigger observations on the effects of war on those who are forced to participate in it are well met.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Instead, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema’s lens emphasizes the wildness of the landscape in a way that suggests how tentative civilization’s hold on this place is.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of civilization

Noun

And that final refinement process, the last 20%, is where the hardest thinking still lives.

— Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The closure and blockade join other global events pushing fuel prices upward, including a disruption of Russian oil refinement due to an expansion of Ukrainian drone strikes.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

In other words, the knowledge and the connections that De la Fuente has built up over time.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
In part, because of the safety-critical and specific knowledge needed to keep thousands of planes on track every day, airlines don’t often hire from other industries, especially at the top.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Definition of knowledge

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That economic mobility is also why WeBuild is focused on homeownership and provides financial literacy classes.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
The state has 13 children’s services councils that collect tax money for programs like literacy support, water safety, healthcare and career readiness.

— Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of literacy

Noun

Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
While the children are still young, Kate, who has partnered with JonnyPops on the brand’s Magic of Kindness campaign, has made good manners a priority in her household.

— Genevieve Uzamere, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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