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 To me, generative AI feels less like innovation than a symptom of a broader cultural and economic rot. —

Reid Litman, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Visitors can also learn about the cemetery’s historic monuments, artistic stone carvings and the preservation efforts that help protect the important cultural resource. —

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 Throughout the night, the hosts will welcome special guests, including cultural icons and everyday Americans whose stories reflect the country's history and diversity. —

Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Many Japanese customs, like keeping quiet on trains, reflect deep cultural values. —

Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

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artistic

Adjective

Drawn to an artistic path, the NYC native attended the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026
This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026