Definition of culturalnext
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 Upon meeting Gayane Umerova—the woman behind Uzbekistan’s cultural awakening—one of my first questions is whether she was surprised by the biennial’s success. — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026 The question is whether the Sunshine State is willing or able to preserve iconic cultural landmarks like the Ocala Drive-In before unchecked development erases them for good. — David Morton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 The incident has renewed concerns about anti-Hindu prejudice and the safety of religious and cultural celebrations in the United States. — Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 For Kurtz, keeping employees happy is as much a business strategy as a cultural one. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultural
artistic
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  • Sponsored by SoundMerch, the AMP lauds the outstanding Australian albums based on artistic merit rather than commercial sales.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Set in 1970s Los Angeles, the musical explores family, artistic ambition and the uneasy passage of cultural knowledge from one generation to the next.
    — James C. Taylor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultural. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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