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 Unlike past World Cups, where travel and unfamiliar environments were unavoidable, this tournament has allowed the USMNT to travel a familiar sporting and cultural landscape. —

Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez shared that Hollywood’s historic buildings tell the story of how this neighborhood became a cultural and economic powerhouse known around the globe. —

Daily News, 20 June 2026 The significance of the tablet rests on its cultural mix. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 Meanwhile, the cultural discourse around giving up alcohol rendered me less and less likely to consider doing so. —

Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

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artistic

Adjective

The Sphere, his baby, has become an artistic and, now, financial success.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Horror still fights for respect, box office success still gets dismissed as commercial rather than artistic, and a movie made by a YouTube creator will face every condescension the awards ecosystem can muster.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 June 2026