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
Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
What distinguishes the winners, and the wider shortlist, is how far their stories reach – across borders, across cultures; across the full spectrum of human experience.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 June 2026
Change can be hard, especially for companies with deeply entrenched cultures.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 12 June 2026
More recent research suggests that these behaviors are often responses to workplace cultures that reward competition and scarcity rather than support and inclusion.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Different Communities Follow Different Pathways Miami’s immigrant population includes people from a wide range of countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Her bacteria cultures could become a fragrance or an image, or all of the above.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Born in Beijing and raised between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, Kwok grew up adapting to different cultures and expectations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Also, look at all the cultures surrounding you at once.
—Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
What distinguishes the winners, and the wider shortlist, is how far their stories reach – across borders, across cultures; across the full spectrum of human experience.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 June 2026
Change can be hard, especially for companies with deeply entrenched cultures.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 12 June 2026
More recent research suggests that these behaviors are often responses to workplace cultures that reward competition and scarcity rather than support and inclusion.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Different Communities Follow Different Pathways Miami’s immigrant population includes people from a wide range of countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Her bacteria cultures could become a fragrance or an image, or all of the above.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Born in Beijing and raised between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, Kwok grew up adapting to different cultures and expectations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 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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Historians believe ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were cultivating dates as early as 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Von Mierers intrigued Richards with conversations about Eastern religion and ancient civilizations, and the pair remained connected in the years to follow.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But as the excitement grows in the coming weeks, people are going to want to have a sweet treat or cocktail in celebration of the festivities, and there’s some amazing ones to try across the nation!—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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As excitement grows, local businesses are also embracing the celebration.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The price increases have transformed people’s lifestyles.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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These include the consolidation of gourmand perfumes’ popularity and synergy with the food industry to sports, active lifestyles and pop culture infiltrating the storytelling of artistic olfactory collections, which are increasingly attracting younger consumers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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As guests don waders and walk into the shallow bay to the floating baskets where Navy Cove cultivates its bivalves, co-owner Eric Bradley shells out oyster-farming facts.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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In societies with robust musical traditions, negative reactions — booing, whistling, calling for punishment — may be expressed.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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The next era will not belong to societies that centralize everything.—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Verb
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There are two levels of HyperSmooth available, standard and Boost, the latter of which crops into the frame a little more tightly to handle especially bumpy scenes.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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