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 It’s been years since Swift sat down for such an extended interview, let alone two hours, allowing the podcast to feel more like a cultural event. Bryan West, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Even posthumously, his magnetism endures—celebrities like Yo-Yo, Jewell, and now Mariah Carey have publicly expressed admiration or affection for the late rapper, further cementing his legacy not just as an artist, but as a cultural heartthrob. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Kyoto’s plushest contemporary ryokan offers elaborate kaiseki dinners and cultural activities such as Zen meditation and ikebana flower arranging. Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025 This is a cultural challenge, not just a management one. Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cultural
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  • Small towns often have some of the best coffee shops, and this one has a fun and artistic twist.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Known for his thoughtful aesthetic rooted in stealth luxury, Hamilton has managed to create an atmosphere that is at once opulent and inviting, with subtle nods to Scotland’s industrial and artistic heritage woven throughout.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultural. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

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