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noun

ˈkəl-chər How to pronounce culture (audio)
Definition of culturenext
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as in civilization
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"

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2
as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place a study of ancient Anasazi culture as it existed in the canyons of the American Southwest

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culture

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verb

as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care culture bacteria in laboratory dishes

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Recent Examples of culture
Noun
Iokibe, who has recently led IP initiatives connecting SPE and PlayStation Productions, said Storyworks would honor stories, creators and audiences across cultures and formats. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 The perfect example is Steph Curry, whose pop-culture omnipotence owes as much to his wholesome charisma and family-friendly humor as to his basketball acumen. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
Juuso Myllyrinne Juuso Myllyrinne is building the home of comics culture online as CMO of GlobalComix, a rapidly growing platform within its category, with strong app store performance. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Another limiting factor is that most previous transformation approaches have relied on tissues from developing seeds that are only available during limited times of the year and require very specialized culturing methods. — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for culture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
  1. civilization
  2. lifestyle
  3. cultivate
  4. education
  5. society
  6. grow
  7. accomplishment
  8. promote
Noun
  • Throwing safety to the winds could be throwing civilization into the trash.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The subject is not a murder trial but the slow-moving murder of our planet and human civilization by us.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilization
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area Guests are about 30 minutes away from Tulum, itself a hot bed of boutique shops and lifestyle offerings from yoga and other wellness to some of North America’s top food.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Rush funneled $145 million into wire transfers to fund an extravagant lifestyle.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifestyle
Verb
  • Despite being a weird device with a black-and-white screen and a crank jutting out the side, the Playdate has managed to cultivate a strong and constantly growing library of games.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The plant is also widely cultivated as a fodder crop for livestock.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultivate
Noun
  • Colleges must remember that they have been set up to provide people with an education that stretches their cognitive abilities while preparing them for whatever comes next.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Many investors have competing financial goals, such as saving for retirement, funding a child's college education, paying off student loans or buying a new home.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • But what begins as a bold and daring attempt to broach progressive issues in a notoriously conservative society ultimately loses its nerve, acquiescing to a number of eyebrow-raising narrative compromises.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • In countries where heat practices are deeply interwoven into society — such as Finland and Japan — public funding has supported some of this research.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of society
Verb
  • Now some of the nation’s most prestigious health systems are jumping into the growing business of longevity.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The actor was in and out of colleges but studied acting and grew fond of Shakespeare, according to People.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of grow
Noun
  • Diamond earrings from Daniel’s Jewelers can celebrate everything from a graduation or promotion to a personal accomplishment that deserves considerably more recognition than a congratulatory text.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Verb
  • The group emphasized that its request isn't intended to promote robocalls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The actor stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote their latest film, Digger (and gamely participate in a cooking segment with Wishbone Kitchen).
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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