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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The star also wore pearl bracelets by the label, totaling 243 Akoya cultured pearls on her wrist alone.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
So, their musicianship is deeper and more cultured, and the techniques are shared.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The syrupy sweetness brought to mind a pancake, while the faintly cultured cheese turned it savory.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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In short, for the first time Tavira will be in the sights of the cultured, high-end traveler who at last has somewhere to lay their (well coiffured) head.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The star also wore pearl bracelets by the label, totaling 243 Akoya cultured pearls on her wrist alone.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
So, their musicianship is deeper and more cultured, and the techniques are shared.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The syrupy sweetness brought to mind a pancake, while the faintly cultured cheese turned it savory.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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But the specific French dispensation—the idea that a man’s erotic life exists outside the moral world of his other obligations, that the wife and the mistress are a civilized arrangement, that desire is sovereign—this mythology did not make the crossing with me, or did not survive it intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Third, Ukrainian drone strikes are catalyzing profound morale issues within Russia itself, methodically shattering the illusion of domestic security cultivated by the Kremlin, as the Kremlin tightens its grip over society, including through the suspension of popular messaging apps such as Telegram.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Ayoud cultivated a deep appreciation of fashion history and the luxury industry early in life.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The structured top handle makes this bag a polished option, while the removable shoulder strap transforms it into an everyday staple.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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At the center is a quartz crystal accompanied by recordings of titanium being hammered and polished.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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At health centers, anxiety grew.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Rubens was self-funded and grew slowly.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Martelli, herself an accomplished actor, has drawn persuasive and involving performances from her international cast.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Anna Leigh Waters, a prodigy from Delray Beach, Florida, is known as the most accomplished player in pickleball history.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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