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

Meraki Wellness, Grand Cayman Hammam is one of the world’s oldest water therapies, with Roman and Byzantine bathhouse origins but popularized in Islamic cultures in the Middle East and North Africa. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

These cultures stem from varied motivations, including wellness, entrepreneurship, and historical advocacy, rather than a monolithic consumer identity. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

We’re obviously inspired by and draw from a lot of real world cultures for our fantasy world. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 July 2026

Yogurt with live cultures and ground flaxseed can support gut bacteria and provide fiber to improve stool consistency. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Created by Konietzko and DiMartino, the series is set in a fantasy world that takes inspiration from ancient Asian cultures where certain humans have the power to manipulate air, earth, fire, or water via martial arts practices known as bending. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 July 2026

The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon, or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans', Colonial Americans', and other cultures' names for the moon. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 July 2026

Other examples included banning senators from wearing military items, as well as the restriction of fashions typically associated with outside cultures. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 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