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
Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
The same dynamic is now widely observed in universities, where hiring and professional advancement practices have produced increasingly uniform ideological cultures even without explicit political litmus tests.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But children’s series like Bino and Fino provide a joyful window into Africa’s rich cultures, histories, and everyday life.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Some students have always found old movies to be slow, Lynn Spigel, a professor of screen cultures at Northwestern University, told me.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
More than a dozen speakers asked Texas’ State Board of Education to include the contributions of people from all cultures, faiths and backgrounds as the board revises state standards for social studies.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Festival of Masks celebrates the global artistic tradition of storytelling through masks, featuring dance and music performances representing cultures including Mexico, Japan, West Africa and Egypt.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Along the way, travelers will learn about ancestral practices and local cultures.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
This blending of musical cultures takes the narrative quality of traditional corridos and incorporates rap and hip-hop styling, as well as uniquely modern Mexican American stories, as pioneered in large part by groups like Herencia de Patrones.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Fascist regimes are also typically organized around a charismatic leader—and form social and political cultures centered on that leader, who is taken to be the violent and powerful protector of the nation.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
The same dynamic is now widely observed in universities, where hiring and professional advancement practices have produced increasingly uniform ideological cultures even without explicit political litmus tests.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But children’s series like Bino and Fino provide a joyful window into Africa’s rich cultures, histories, and everyday life.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Some students have always found old movies to be slow, Lynn Spigel, a professor of screen cultures at Northwestern University, told me.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
More than a dozen speakers asked Texas’ State Board of Education to include the contributions of people from all cultures, faiths and backgrounds as the board revises state standards for social studies.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Festival of Masks celebrates the global artistic tradition of storytelling through masks, featuring dance and music performances representing cultures including Mexico, Japan, West Africa and Egypt.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Along the way, travelers will learn about ancestral practices and local cultures.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
This blending of musical cultures takes the narrative quality of traditional corridos and incorporates rap and hip-hop styling, as well as uniquely modern Mexican American stories, as pioneered in large part by groups like Herencia de Patrones.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 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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High school students are likely to learn about the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations as representatives of pre-Columbian Latin America.—
Ana L. Ros,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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The ironore deposits of the western Mediterranean became key to the prosperity of those civilizations in the east.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The game cannot be obviously scripted, but a little controversy drives social media conjecture that builds engagement around a trending topic, while broadcasts show a blown call from every angle as the spectacle grows.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bernegger makes the claim by pointing out the state's voter list typically only grows.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Others, like hybrid workers, demand portable lifestyles (95% of Accor respondents think this is a priority).—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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With affordable cities, family-friendly suburbs, and ample outdoor recreation, Pennsylvania caters to a range of lifestyles.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Agriculture officials also warn that anyone who plants the seeds may inadvertently introducing invasive plants, pests or diseases that carry a serious biosecurity risk.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
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In soil or water, these plants sprout roots in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, even in winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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