CULTURAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

cultural

adjective

ˈkəlch-rəl

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 Among them was Jenifer Lomeli, who said seeing lowriders showcased at one of the city's most prominent cultural institutions felt like a significant milestone. —

Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 13 June 2026 Goss said the controversy surrounding Swift's potential guest list reflects a larger cultural shift. —

Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Downtowns should have a blend of shops, offices, and housing, walkability, and a role as a cultural and entertainment hub. —

Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 But the more subtle shift is cultural rather than clinical. —

Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

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artistic

Adjective

Scrap Theory intervenes in the fields of Black archival studies, motherhood studies and feminist studies, and literary studies by asking how Black women deliberately document their experiences with dispossession through artistic engagement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Call it artistic expression, or maybe just a Knicks fan too busy jumping for joy to cut the outtakes.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 June 2026