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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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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
Over the past five years, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Glamour, The Cut, and other national publications, covering everything from travel and culture to shopping and style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Some frozen yogurts provide probiotics, though the amount varies and not all products contain meaningful levels of live cultures. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026
Verb
In fact, the current ISSCR guidelines (2021) suggest culturing human embryo-like structures for fourteen days after conception, as this would not lead to the development of a potential sentient embryo. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026 Today, most producers make buttermilk by culturing cow’s milk with lactic acid–producing bacteria (such as Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides). — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 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
  • Outside, civilization briefly surrendered along Seventh Avenue.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Oppenheimer follow-up about a man haunted by defying the gods & dooming civilization — this one fights to avenge his own hubris.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of civilization
Noun
  • These standout ballads touted a rugged lifestyle with elements of organized crime, which aided his primo’s ascent to the mainstream.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • There were plenty of accessories too, from skateboards and surfboards to caps, sunglasses and, of course, luggage, which reinforced the lifestyle narrative as much as the garments themselves.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of lifestyle
Verb
  • The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais district, the department store has been a fixture of Paris retail for more than 160 years and has spent decades cultivating a reputation for premium fashion, design and homeware.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of cultivate
Noun
  • The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Fund, set to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for youth worldwide.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Shaun Harper, a USC education professor, warned that restoring the tests would hand the White House a fresh weapon to portray UC as illegally practicing affirmative action.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • This transition caused society to contend with both the benefits and dangers of our new technology.
    — Will Marshall, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of society
Verb
  • The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of grow
Noun
  • Graham steered 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and ICE funding Before his July 11 death, Graham helped push two major GOP policy accomplishments across the finish line.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
  • Still, Donovan said that the accomplishment of passing bipartisan housing affordability legislation with an overwhelming majority shouldn’t be downplayed.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Verb
  • Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The British Museum move, meanwhile, is a public happening organized as part of a citywide art trail to promote a world tour around BTS’s latest album.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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