CULTURES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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cultures

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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

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Recent Examples of cultures

Noun

Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The Disciple covers how Wu-Tang’s influence helped hip-hop grow by embracing different cultures and lifestyles, such as kung-fu and chess. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Different cultures are ideal for different times, at both the macro and micro levels. — Tom Ulbrich, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In cell cultures, the researchers found that gamma delta T cells could kill the cancer cells when redirected by the drug. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Bursting with 101 recipes for everything from spicy butter masala pasta to dirty chai espresso martinis, the cookbook rejoices in the culinary possibilities that arise with blending cultures. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Danza Alegría welcomes people from different backgrounds, using dance as a way to bring cultures together and build understanding. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Internet cultures like Sovietwave and a craving for analog, retro experiences further fuel this interest. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 Sacramento has long been a city that celebrates its diverse cuisines and cultures. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 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

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Noun

And indeed, that’s what frontier civilizations have always done.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The Middle East has seen several significant archaeological discoveries in 2026, revealing new insights into ancient civilizations and the region’s rich history.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of civilizations

Noun

Prada’s canvas styles also stood out, bringing a relaxed sophistication that feels perfectly aligned with contemporary lifestyles.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifestyles

Verb

In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultivates

Noun

Despite the efforts to redress the problem, South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal societies.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The best crime thrillers consider the way violence, an endemic feature of human societies, can spiral out of hand.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

Verb

Once Mooney plants the seed of his joke about how unhappy white Americans seemed after slavery the later images of Confederate memorial groups and white crowds at lynchings take on a surreal resonance.

— Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Mungiu craftily plants the seed of this crisis in his opening shot, set in the aftermath of a stinging act of parental discipline.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of plants

Verb

Scrolling through Reddit and X feels claustrophobic because the screen aggressively crops out so much content.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
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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