as in civilizations
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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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultures
Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
The collision of these cultures is not new.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
In a 2022 paper Ćwiek and her colleagues demonstrated that the bouba-kiki effect held across diverse cultures and writing systems worldwide.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Issues like new forms of energy, natural disasters, global warming — these forces are now eroding traditions and cultures that once continued almost effortlessly in Japan.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Celebrated by over 2 billion people — primarily in East and Southeast Asian cultures — Lunar New Year focuses on family reunions, honoring ancestors and welcoming good fortune and prosperity into the coming year.
—Ashley Opina, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The free, family-friendly event is intended to promote diversity, unity and love while providing a space where diverse perspectives, cultures and values are celebrated.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The infection can be identified through laboratory testing, including PCR (polymerase chain reaction), blood tests, or cultures that allow live organisms to grow for analysis.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
First, 13 is considered an unlucky number, mainly in Western cultures.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Standing under a starry sky, gazing up at the wonder of the cosmos, is a foundational human experience and one that has shaped our storytelling and cultures for millennia.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
The collision of these cultures is not new.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
In a 2022 paper Ćwiek and her colleagues demonstrated that the bouba-kiki effect held across diverse cultures and writing systems worldwide.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Issues like new forms of energy, natural disasters, global warming — these forces are now eroding traditions and cultures that once continued almost effortlessly in Japan.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Celebrated by over 2 billion people — primarily in East and Southeast Asian cultures — Lunar New Year focuses on family reunions, honoring ancestors and welcoming good fortune and prosperity into the coming year.
—Ashley Opina, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The free, family-friendly event is intended to promote diversity, unity and love while providing a space where diverse perspectives, cultures and values are celebrated.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The infection can be identified through laboratory testing, including PCR (polymerase chain reaction), blood tests, or cultures that allow live organisms to grow for analysis.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
First, 13 is considered an unlucky number, mainly in Western cultures.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultures
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Ancient Egyptians cultivated white lupin (Lupinus albus), while pre-Incan civilizations developed different species (Lupinus mutabilis) in the region now called Peru.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Macau, China At the crossroads of a number of different civilizations, Macau is today a small enclave of China with—like nearby Hong Kong—a unique status as a special administrative region.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But as complexity grows, so do the opportunities to miss optimizing or to make mistakes.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some people live unhealthy lifestyles and get pregnant on the first try.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Newman’s work has been welcomed by reformers and those who have been arguing, for years, in favor of British reparations to societies that have borne the legacy of its slaving activities.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the key is that wise societies weigh costs against benefits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Altuve starts his hitting motion with a high lift of his front leg and then plants that foot closer to home plate.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Prince William plants an acacia tree at Saudi Arabia's Sharaan Nature Reserve.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Cultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultures. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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