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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Released in July 2001, Legally Blonde quickly exceeded expectations, becoming both a box office hit and a cultural touchstone.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Many of the cultural icons who are seeking the elixir of youth are missing an important point.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Where shows like The Office and New Girl are endlessly quoted and have given birth to high-profile rewatch podcasts hosted by famous cast members, Malcolm in the Middle hasn’t added any catchphrases to the cultural lexicon, and its only active rewatch podcast is relatively obscure.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
This is a cultural preservation issue, not a tax issue.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Many of the cultural icons who are seeking the elixir of youth are missing an important point.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Where shows like The Office and New Girl are endlessly quoted and have given birth to high-profile rewatch podcasts hosted by famous cast members, Malcolm in the Middle hasn’t added any catchphrases to the cultural lexicon, and its only active rewatch podcast is relatively obscure.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
This is a cultural preservation issue, not a tax issue.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultural
artistic
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The dimness of the shuttle gallery also assists in the immersive fantasy, both as an artistic choice and a practical one due to the shuttle’s sensitivity to light.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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This History Theatre classic has played in more than 25 regional theaters and returns in a new production under the direction of artistic director Laura Leffler.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultural. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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