as in farmers
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
in his paintings farmers are invariably depicted as brawny yet noble tillers of the land
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Noun
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Annually released in September for the upcoming year, the Old Farmer's Almanac provides a long-range forecast that predicts weather trends of each season across the United States – particularly useful for farmers and gardeners, but also for anyone planning events or travel.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Real farmers, including Brian Fransen, a real-life Budweiser barley farmer, appear in the commercial.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Dec. 2025
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Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis Cannon Armstrong said three cultivators are in the process of growing.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Tillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tillers. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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