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
Born blind and hungry for connection, his early obsession with the telephone sparks a subculture that shapes the future of hacking and modern technology.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
All of these practices are attributes of a uniquely D&D subculture.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
The film sensitively and disarmingly refuses to other the subculture at its core — a clever way of making the particular feel universal.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Once the province of hardcore gym subcultures, the substance has been embraced by popular podcasters, wellness clinics, and patients seeking relief from health conditions that are not well-managed with traditional medical treatment.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
All of these practices are attributes of a uniquely D&D subculture.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
The film sensitively and disarmingly refuses to other the subculture at its core — a clever way of making the particular feel universal.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Once the province of hardcore gym subcultures, the substance has been embraced by popular podcasters, wellness clinics, and patients seeking relief from health conditions that are not well-managed with traditional medical treatment.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subculture
Noun
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The Wakefield twins’ sagas had crossed eras, borders and cultures — again.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bacon said Target marks the point where culture, consumer behavior and brand maturity converge.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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If there were a Mensa society for rationalizing one’s own shitty behavior, Pippa would be its president.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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And your personal history with someone who abused alcohol and struggled with society makes your son-in-law’s behavior especially triggering.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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