overcivilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcivilized
Adjective
  • The Democratic Socialist's speech was peppered with an array of cosmopolitan references.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Xi’s predecessor Jiang Zemin, who served as president between 1993 and 2003, was known for his flamboyant personality, cosmopolitan flair and willingness to show off his language skills and interact with journalists.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The decision carried no criminal nor civil liability.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The outcome could potentially have lasting ramifications for civil-military relations and the boundaries of presidential power under the Constitution, particularly during protest movements and domestic emergencies.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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