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
An important manifestation of our professional leadership is the cultivation and incubation of professional talents.
—
Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Fundraising Management Tools Donor cultivation and fundraising essentials are key to any nonprofit.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Implementing tiered pricing structures, investing in water-efficient technologies, and encouraging the cultivation of less water-intensive crops could promote sustainability without severely impacting the agricultural sector.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
While the cultivation of plants is central to Chelsea, the cultivation of client relationships is also paramount.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivation
Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Fundraising Management Tools Donor cultivation and fundraising essentials are key to any nonprofit.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Implementing tiered pricing structures, investing in water-efficient technologies, and encouraging the cultivation of less water-intensive crops could promote sustainability without severely impacting the agricultural sector.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
While the cultivation of plants is central to Chelsea, the cultivation of client relationships is also paramount.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
Noun
-
The remedy is to start with leader character development to transform the organizational culture.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
-
A lot of my book is about unlearning the tenets of American work culture, that rugged individualism often translates to just being plain old lonely.—
Maris Kreizman
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Noun
-
With an innate ability to automate repetitive, routine and time-consuming tasks, AI has transformed every facet of our lives, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, healthcare, education, entertainment and more.—
Punnam Raju Manthena,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
-
Despite the state board approval of a lottery admissions at vocational schools, some business and vocational education advocates opposed to the change met Tuesday to discuss a legislative block, expanding seats and more steps forward.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters' grit and resolve.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
-
However, several civilizations thrived in South America before the Inca left their mark.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
Carter led the Big 10 conference with that accomplishment.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
-
How To Put Leisure Crafting Into Practice The key is choosing activities that are physically and mentally engaging while providing a sense of accomplishment.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
-
If your priority is peaceful refinement, these Genesis sedans are quietly persuasive contenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
-
The undrafted, 6-8 Jones had enough juice to uncork 27 dunks in 308 minutes but otherwise didn’t show enough refinement as an offensive player or enough impact as a defender to warrant rostering. 42.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
-
And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
-
When the man couldn’t provide police with any identification, the officers took him into custody, a police source with knowledge of the case said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
Noun
-
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the fragments offer unique insights into Roman artistry and literacy.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
-
New York City is rolling out a new financial literacy initiative in its public schools next academic year, Mayor Adams announced Wednesday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Noun
-
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share