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
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Yogurt is created with cultured bacteria and kefir with kefir grains (live cultures that ferment milk and multiply).
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Molina presented herself as a successful entrepreneur, cultured and generous, and never hesitated to shower Ana with praise.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Housed in a 300-year-old colonial mansion, Amparo feels more like the private residence of a cultured friend than a hotel.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The development is a big step forward in the world of cultured meat—meat grown from animal cells instead of animals.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Yogurt is created with cultured bacteria and kefir with kefir grains (live cultures that ferment milk and multiply).
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Molina presented herself as a successful entrepreneur, cultured and generous, and never hesitated to shower Ana with praise.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Housed in a 300-year-old colonial mansion, Amparo feels more like the private residence of a cultured friend than a hotel.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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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
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In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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This is a more desperate firefight than a polished enemy dispatch.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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 6 Jul. 2025.
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