cultures 1 of 2

plural of culture
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of culture

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Recent Examples of cultures
Noun
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 In addition to showcasing music from around the world, the production will capture Summers’ interactions with local musicians, learning more about the cultures through their common love for the instrument. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 So there’s something about those cultures that differ. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 Salemi adds that cultures might vary based on department in this case, too. Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Superconscious leadership offers a clear and practical path forward that begins with mastering yourself by learning to harmonize the body, mind and spirit and creating cultures where others can thrive. Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Can people with different cultures, different histories, or different religions live together in peace? Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025 This is what the borderlands taste like, that casual blending of cultures and flavors. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultures
Noun
  • Some civilizations believed this lunar event had apocalyptic significance.
    Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Quimbaya Gold Museum in nearby Armenia offers a fascinating glimpse into Colombia’s pre-Hispanic civilizations.
    Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This summer, too, we were introduced to the Rhode Glazing Mist, an on-the-go spray for hydration and refreshment that honors busy lifestyles.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • But these charmingly casual houses, many of them centuries old, come with a rigid spatial order that is antithetical to modern lifestyles.
    Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.
    Time, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
  • While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.
    Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Space plants 1 to 3 feet apart.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In another photo, Bongiovi plants a kiss on his wife's cheek while Brown takes a selfie in a casual diner.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Cultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultures. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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