Synonyms of cultures

cultures 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• civilizations
• lifestyles
• societies
• lives
• values
• manners
• customs
• traditions
• mores
• subcultures
• legacies
• folklores
• heritages
• subsocieties

cultures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of culture

as in grows

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care

culture bacteria in laboratory dishes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grows
• cultivates
• plants
• crops
• promotes
• produces
• tends
• dresses
• breeds
• harvests
• raises
• rears
• roots
• propagates
• sows
• ripens
• sprouts
• reaps
• gathers
• germinates
• quickens
• gleans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kills
• picks
• pulls (up)
• digs
• cuts
• plucks
• extirpates
• uproots
• mows
• hays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cultures

Noun

Turmeric, the golden flower and root, has been used for a long time across cultures, including my own Indian culture. — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Fok said South African performers bring a distinctive rhythm and flow to circus, shaped by the country’s mix of cultures and backgrounds. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Luckily, missions to pre-warp alien cultures often provide an excuse to experiment with planet-appropriate clothing, while travelling through time offers an opportunity to try out some fashions from the(ir) past. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Over the next ten years, Israa comes of age across borders and cultures in this stunning documentary. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

To write her script, Fernández consulted the works of Mexican historian of pre-Hispanic cultures Miguel León-Portilla and American writer Earl Shorris. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Retiring in Europe is an appealing prospect for many Americans, with benefits such as excellent healthcare, rich cultures to explore and a pace of life often better suited to retirement. — Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Our community now spans film, music, fashion and sport, different generations and different cultures. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Designed for audiences across cultures, it will be released in multiple languages, including English. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 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