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verb

past tense of culture

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cultured
Adjective
The process is longest for tuberculosis, which requires samples to be cultured, grown naturally on special plates covered with nutrients, before they can be tested. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025 His style is based on a unique blend of physicality and cultured in-possession play. James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Otto File Brioche: Paired with cultured seaweed butter. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 When Van Buren meets Tóth, he is fascinated by the architect’s cultured perspective. Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cultured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
  • In Families Like Ours, the slowly rising North Sea forces Denmark to follow Holland’s example and—in an orderly and civilized manner—evacuate the entire country.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 21 June 2025
  • In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.
    Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The green version, limited to 78 pieces and sold by Louis Erard, uses a polished 42mm stainless steel case and is paired with a black toad leather strap.
    Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • This is a more desperate firefight than a polished enemy dispatch.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • As the allegations surfaced and then grew, Manson was dropped by CAA as a client and axed from acting roles in American Gods and Creepshow.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Nationally and around the Big Ten, social media grew agitated at Raiola for his attempts to emulate Patrick Mahomes.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • New talent: Song for the Mute continues to grow in confidence with its most accomplished collection to date.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
  • Jake Paul appeared to be taking the biggest risk of his unique boxing career by stepping in the ring with Julio César Chávez Jr., a former middleweight champion and his most accomplished opponent by far.
    Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025

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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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