Definition of culturalnext
as in artistic
of or relating to the fine arts with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradise

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Recent Examples of cultural This Gulf Coast city is Florida’s arts capital, with a cultural compound that grew from the fortunes of circus magnate John Ringling. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Alas, borrowing Carpenter’s surface-level signatures doesn’t mean that his impeccable sense of suspense and rhythm are also transferred, or his sharp cultural commentary. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 For years, French cultural authorities and historians argued that the tapestry could not withstand a long journey to Britain. Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 Organizers say the revived Classic has generated more than $500,000 in scholarships while incorporating HBCU cultural events, bands, educational programming and community initiatives throughout the weekend. D’joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural
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artistic
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  • Petra Hardware Launched in 2024 by Sight Unseen founder Monica Khemsurov, Petra is a showroom for artistic hardware that represents the work of more than 50 artists, designers, and studios.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Bobby Hill Inimitably voiced by Pamela Adlon, Bobby Hill became a beacon for all artistic, misunderstood kids living in a conservative enclave with their parents.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultural. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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