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 The talks centered on Scotland as a location and partner for Indian film and TV, covering production and co-production as well as talent development and cultural exchange. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Guerra noted that Prada’s vast cultural tentacles are never achieved via sponsorship. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Still, cultural biases informed the news coverage surrounding Odeh’s killing. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Sports franchises are increasingly being considered not only as cultural institutions, but as financial assets. — Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

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artistic

Adjective

Unsurprisingly given Greaves’ role as a provocateur, Dead Deities is a political project as much as an artistic one.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
While silent, music is very much present in her altar as guitars flanked either side of the set up, highlighting her family’s artistic and musical roots.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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