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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Most faiths, most cultures, all are passionate about having a strong family and living life to its fullest.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 May 2026
Legal experts now use their knowledge of laws to develop business strategies, establish corporate cultures, and create sustainable operational practices.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
As journalist Margot Adler has shown, some neo-pagans believe that ancient societies that worshipped mother deities were more peaceful than cultures with patriarchal religious traditions.
—Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Before entering his current role, Jhair was the Chronicle's Latino communities reporter, covering the businesses, politics and cultures of the growing Hispanic population across Greater Houston and Texas.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
Florida’s strength has always come from its diversity of people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
—Jon Harris Maurer, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
This relativist turn in anthropology gained ground in succeeding decades, as the discipline became ever more attentive to the specificity of cultures, and increasingly wary of universal claims about the human condition.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The study also found that three-dimensional biological neural networks offer richer connectivity and greater computational potential than traditional flat two-dimensional cultures.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Most faiths, most cultures, all are passionate about having a strong family and living life to its fullest.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 May 2026
Legal experts now use their knowledge of laws to develop business strategies, establish corporate cultures, and create sustainable operational practices.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
As journalist Margot Adler has shown, some neo-pagans believe that ancient societies that worshipped mother deities were more peaceful than cultures with patriarchal religious traditions.
—Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Before entering his current role, Jhair was the Chronicle's Latino communities reporter, covering the businesses, politics and cultures of the growing Hispanic population across Greater Houston and Texas.
—Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
Florida’s strength has always come from its diversity of people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
—Jon Harris Maurer, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
This relativist turn in anthropology gained ground in succeeding decades, as the discipline became ever more attentive to the specificity of cultures, and increasingly wary of universal claims about the human condition.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 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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Kolona itself has a long history of occupation by various civilizations and was also an ancient site of worship.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is a place with a human history that dates back to Inca and pre-Inca civilizations, evidence of which can be seen during hikes led by the Tinajani guides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Fires there can release the radioactive materials stored in plants and animals, potentially over large distances if a blaze grows large enough.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In the future, functional and transparent nutrition will only continue to grow in popularity, and protein powder will undoubtedly remain a staple in health-conscious lifestyles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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From a structured health retreat in the Australian rainforest to a discreet TriBeCa hideaway, A-listers have moved into hospitality in a meaningful way, building (and buying) properties that reflect their own travel preferences and lifestyles.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In European and American societies of the early and mid-19th century, research shows that infant mortality rates were 30-60 times greater than today.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Physical spaces have always embodied what societies care about — from those first stone monuments that hunter-gatherers built to demonstrate loyalty to each other and to higher powers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the downside, using the camera at 4K noticeably crops the lens view.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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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 11 May. 2026.
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