CULTURAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

cultural

adjective

ˈkəlch-rəl

Definition of cultural

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 Both organizations also bring distinctive cultural identities. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Saktoberfest also included a cultural and agricultural educational aspect, through the Master Food Preservers program, a nonprofit seeking to help Californians preserve their food safely and avoid food waste. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The shallow cultural footprint of these titles, at least two of which succeeded critically and/or financially, testifies to comedy’s waning as a cinematic form. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The nonprofit relies on cultural figures to introduce its platform to their audiences. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

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artistic

Adjective

The original design, which debuted during artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière’s show, featured some yellow elements throughout, including at the bust layered effect and the minimal seams just beneath the bustline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Artist Petersen recalled the artistic freedom that came from living in London squats (empty buildings without the owner’s permission).

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of artistic

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