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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of cultivation The bill proposes a comprehensive federal regulatory framework covering cultivation, processing, testing, and labeling. — A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The findings also revealed a record amount of coca cultivation in 2024, with approximately 261,000 hectares, or about 645,000 acres, planted across the nation. — Angie Acosta M, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 The annual exhibition of flower arranging and cultivation has been held in Norfolk each year since 1881; however, this is the first year the RHS is hosting the event at the King’s private Sandringham estate. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Masahiko Imai, 54, who also works at the garden, quietly explores solutions through various approaches, such as transplanting, soil preparation, planting shade trees and conducting cultivation experiments. — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation

Noun

Lucky Brand is bridging music, fashion and culture to create a more meaningful connection with consumers this fall.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of culture

Noun

In addition the awards themselves, winners will participate in a weekend of education programing, networking opportunities and exclusive access to Academy members to support their career advancement.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Some of us will be first-generation physicians and the financial burden of medical education rests largely on our shoulders.

— Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

The two encouraged one another privately, celebrated each other’s accomplishments and eventually became fixtures in each other’s lives.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Beyond the plagiarism allegations, Cofnas also raised doubt about Arday's background and personal accomplishments.

— Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

But whether the Roam earns that positioning will depend on its real-world range, suspension refinement, and the reliability of RideGuard.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Featuring Bose’s noise cancellation technology, now referred to as QuietControl, the new QuietComfort headphones have several refinements over the first-generation model in their active noise cancellation performance.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

Sources with knowledge of the investigation told ABC News that the victims were mother and daughter.

— Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Combining modeling experience from the Mississippi with the operational knowledge of people who had spent careers on the Arkansas, our team built a 2D hydraulic model of more than 300 miles of river in about 19 hours.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowledge

Noun

Measures that found support Tuesday included the need to expand state law that protects universities regarding student-athlete name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, and providing student-athletes with financial literacy training and advisors.

— Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
The nonprofit was created with the goal of increasing access to books, particularly amidst an ongoing literacy crisis.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of literacy

Noun

The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Model turn-taking, sharing, and good manners, and try to arrange play dates where your child can practice their social skills.

— Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of manners

Browse Nearby Words

cultivating

cultivation

cultivator

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of cultivation

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on cultivation

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

baptism of fire

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes