as in culture
a group that has beliefs and behaviors that are different from the main groups within a culture or society
a subculture of local painters a subculture of poverty and crime
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Recent Examples of subculture
About 65% of furries have not told any family members about their interest, according to studies conducted by Furscience, a website started by scientists researching the subculture.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Ten years ago, outside of Korea and Japan, fans of acts like BigBang and Loona were often seen as members of a fringe subculture.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Charlie Sosnick is a writer interested in Internet subcultures, travel, and food.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The band is associated with the scene subculture that defined a particular corner of late-2000s music and internet culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Ten years ago, outside of Korea and Japan, fans of acts like BigBang and Loona were often seen as members of a fringe subculture.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Charlie Sosnick is a writer interested in Internet subcultures, travel, and food.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The band is associated with the scene subculture that defined a particular corner of late-2000s music and internet culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subculture
Noun
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By tapping into the brand’s deep connection to celebrity culture, the game transforms familiar faces and trending moments into interactive entertainment.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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For full immersion in Alentejano life, the São Lourenço team has a range of activities focused on craft, culture, and cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Echeverria, who is a part of the social justice committee at the Universalist church, said the church — a relatively new denomination that focuses on social justice issues — teaches about humanity and showing up for society’s most vulnerable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Created by Graham Yost based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy , Season 3 continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious circumstances, while revealing an origin story set centuries earlier.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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