as in cultures
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 subcultures
The brand new house aims to shake up the old publishing playbook by exploding notions of genre and form, and celebrating the subcultures driving artistic innovation.
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Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
But it’s driven by the same instincts that make her other work seem to express something ineffable about the way musical subcultures fit into the world.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
London Fashion Week delivered out-of-the-box ideas for denim driven by youth, subcultures and the deconstruction of traditional silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Sarah Jeong is a features editor who publishes award-winning stories about law, tech, and internet subcultures.
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Kit Wan Studios focuses on the interaction between humans and technology — and draws inspiration from mechanical aesthetics, manga and sci-fi subcultures.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The non-profit also found a teenager who stabbed people outside a mosque in Turkey appeared to have been influenced by nihilistic subcultures.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 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
Of course, slang can come from other subcultures.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
But it’s driven by the same instincts that make her other work seem to express something ineffable about the way musical subcultures fit into the world.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
London Fashion Week delivered out-of-the-box ideas for denim driven by youth, subcultures and the deconstruction of traditional silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Sarah Jeong is a features editor who publishes award-winning stories about law, tech, and internet subcultures.
—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Kit Wan Studios focuses on the interaction between humans and technology — and draws inspiration from mechanical aesthetics, manga and sci-fi subcultures.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The non-profit also found a teenager who stabbed people outside a mosque in Turkey appeared to have been influenced by nihilistic subcultures.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 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
Of course, slang can come from other subcultures.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcultures
Noun
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Many ancient cultures believed reflections held pieces of a person’s soul.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anthony and Frankie said lowriders are a symbol of a lot of cultures in Southern California who love honoring the creativity and pride behind each of their cars.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When societies lose their grounding — in human dignity, and the belief that justice is not merely the will of the powerful — Jews are among the first to suffer.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Why are smart girls considered a threat in some societies?—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subcultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcultures. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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