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monoculture

noun

Definition of monoculture

as in agriculture

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Recent Examples of monoculture The pairing of the world’s best athlete and some iconic cartoon characters helped the film carve out a small place for itself within 1990s American monoculture, even if the thin storytelling failed to capture the full charm of Looney Tunes. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 Movies like this feel a little bit like a return to monoculture and communal experience. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026 If monoculture is partially abandoned in certain areas, financial compensation will be necessary. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Crystal hates that shows drop an entire season on release day, and thinks streaming has eroded the monoculture that used to propel powerful franchises to billion-dollar heights. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for monoculture

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The letter was signed by maritime transportation stakeholders including importers, exporters, manufacturers, agriculture and farming groups, logistics providers and freight forwarders, customs brokerages and trucking firms, among others.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Both countries will set up an agriculture working group under a trade council, which will hold its first meeting before the year ends to discuss two-way market access and regulation, the commerce ministry said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of agriculture

Noun

But now, farming harvest season has picked up in full swing in September and the agricultural sector is suffering from the weight of record diesel costs.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Experts say that farming practices, not size, are what is significant for food safety.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of farming

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The land that is now called Longwood Gardens has a rich history with many stewards, but the cultivation of the gardens themselves is largely attributed to American entrepreneur and businessman Pierre du Pont, who purchased the property in 1906.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Organizers said the session will dive into cotton cultivation, including the stresses currently facing the crop and its growers and the innovations that are making the practice smarter and more sustainable.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultivation

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The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.

— Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Multiple teams —including the animal husbandry team and veterinary team — work together to assess the animal’s quality of life.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 May 2026

Definition of animal husbandry

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Guest speakers are generally informed and enthusiastic, offering lectures relating to the culture and history of the sailing region.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Originally created in 2013 by the late, Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, the guide has become a definitive map to the region’s vibrant food culture and remains one of The Times’ most popular features.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of culture

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Berry championed sustainable farming and rural community preservation and railed against industrial agriculture and corporate agribusiness.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The loss of downside momentum relative to the SPX adds conviction to the breakout in price and supports improved performance from agribusiness stocks in the weeks ahead.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of agribusiness

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