as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultured
Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Buttermilk Buttermilk, also known as takra, is milk cultured with lactic acid bacteria (LAB).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 May 2026
One standout piece is the Prestige Rendezvous Ring featuring a white South Sea cultured pearl accented with sapphires and diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The same principle applies to other cultured dairy—yogurt or kefir work in a similar way.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
With a lovingly transient population shaped by its history as a regional, national and international travel hub, this town can impart a few lessons for how to drink like a cultured Southerner.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Buttermilk Buttermilk, also known as takra, is milk cultured with lactic acid bacteria (LAB).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 May 2026
One standout piece is the Prestige Rendezvous Ring featuring a white South Sea cultured pearl accented with sapphires and diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The same principle applies to other cultured dairy—yogurt or kefir work in a similar way.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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No civilized country in the world will do that.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Yes, the real Mystic Pizza that inspired the 1988 film still stands, but since then, Mystic has cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The wines are all made with pure Ansonica grapes from the island, cultivated in the few hectares that face the sea.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Official numbers show an economy propped up by financial services and agriculture while household consumption grew at its slowest rate in two years as households cut back on travel and discretionary goods.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Kleven had been an accomplished ski jumper in his home country, and when he was spotted sliding down and flying off ramps in Sugarbush, Vermont, he was recruited to be a stunt performer.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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As one of the most accomplished soccer players of all time, Ronaldo has collected over five UEFA Champions League titles and led Portugal to their first-ever major title at UEFA Euro 2016 and the inaugural 2019 UEFA Nations League.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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