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
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Organizational cultures built around control mechanisms—KPIs, evaluations, endless reporting cycles—fuel anxiety and erode psychological safety.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The silver mines have recently been nationalized, but obviously there’s a wealth disparity, there are two cultures living side by side and misunderstanding each other.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Acupressure has been used across different cultures for thousands of years.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Those dynamics may lead not only to better underwriting results but could also evoke stronger risk cultures inside the companies themselves.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The SDIFF’s Foreign Film track recognizes the best in international film, and this year, the fest has partnered with the House of Pacific Relations, a landmark of cottages housing celebrating 35 cultures in San Diego’s Balboa Park that is celebrating its 90th birthday this year.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Oftentimes, the sweltering season is associated with the tropical, island flavors of Caribbean and Latin cultures.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, this mixture of experiences in different cultures now shapes her design philosophy.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Inspired, in part, by his exposure to Indian and Persian musical cultures, Play sees Sheeran enter a brand new era, after closing the chapter on his hugely successful Mathematics series.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Organizational cultures built around control mechanisms—KPIs, evaluations, endless reporting cycles—fuel anxiety and erode psychological safety.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The silver mines have recently been nationalized, but obviously there’s a wealth disparity, there are two cultures living side by side and misunderstanding each other.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Acupressure has been used across different cultures for thousands of years.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Those dynamics may lead not only to better underwriting results but could also evoke stronger risk cultures inside the companies themselves.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The SDIFF’s Foreign Film track recognizes the best in international film, and this year, the fest has partnered with the House of Pacific Relations, a landmark of cottages housing celebrating 35 cultures in San Diego’s Balboa Park that is celebrating its 90th birthday this year.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Oftentimes, the sweltering season is associated with the tropical, island flavors of Caribbean and Latin cultures.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, this mixture of experiences in different cultures now shapes her design philosophy.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultures
Noun
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This time around, leaders are separated from their civilizations.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some civilizations believed this lunar event had apocalyptic significance.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shareholders deserve a board that grows their capital.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It is meant to convey to the world Ford's shift from a product-first to a human-first company that emphasizes aspects of Ford beyond its vehicles, showing how Ford fits various lifestyles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Leading up to the protests, the hashtag #NepoBaby had been trending in the country, largely to criticize the extravagant lifestyles of local politicians' children and call out corruption, NPR previously reported.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These employees retain valuable business knowledge, networks and the drive that cultivates the workplace culture.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our conversation revealed how commercial space, AI, and medicine are converging in ways that will open entirely new opportunities for businesses and societies.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each of these commitments comes nestled in a bramble of thorny questions that societies have been debating for the last, let’s round it off at, 250 years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultures. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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