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
But the skyway is also its own world, with its own subcultures, its own quirks, its own challenges and paths toward a more vibrant future.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Practical matters Instead of referencing a decade or subculture, Alves de Oliveira predicts the next wearable trend to be a smart, functional, and tactile aesthetic rooted in workwear and heritage techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Many subcultures have similar narratives.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Practical matters Instead of referencing a decade or subculture, Alves de Oliveira predicts the next wearable trend to be a smart, functional, and tactile aesthetic rooted in workwear and heritage techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Many subcultures have similar narratives.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subculture
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This kind of alignment is reinforced when leaders hire teams who share values, create a culture of communication and focus on building long-term credibility.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At this time, applications for projects in the business incentives category and arts, culture and activation category are temporarily on hold, according to the DDA website.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The event brings together industry and research stakeholders to showcase robotics applications across society and industry.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sins of Kujo, adapted from Shohei Manabe’s manga, casts Yuya Yagira as a morally ambiguous lawyer who defends society’s most reprehensible figures, a dark, adult-skewing legal drama.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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