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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago
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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
Yes, technology has lifted billions and reshaped civilization.
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Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
White guys brought culture and civilization, and that’s the only story worth telling.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In lamenting that tendency, Kingsnorth joins a chorus as old as civilization.
—Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Look no further than Reeves’s performance as the Dream, a cult leader who oversees the only semblance of civilization in this post-apocalyptic world.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
White guys brought culture and civilization, and that’s the only story worth telling.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In lamenting that tendency, Kingsnorth joins a chorus as old as civilization.
—Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Look no further than Reeves’s performance as the Dream, a cult leader who oversees the only semblance of civilization in this post-apocalyptic world.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
Noun
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Neither half of this grotesque couple wanted to end their relationship with a man who had so generously enabled their lifestyles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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With the forthcoming holiday episode of the TV show to come and more teased launches from her lifestyle brand As Ever, expect to see more of Meghan Markle and her trusty neutrals.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ideal of the Achillean warrior lives on as a touchstone for anyone attempting to understand or reinvent military culture.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But there was something about the way Matthew embraced the assignment of being the Sexiest Man Alive and saw a flattering playfulness in the pop culture accolade that made hanging with him uniquely memorable.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Authorities say that one of the main goals of 764 and similar networks is to sow chaos and bring down society.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement This article is part of TIME Longevity, an editorial platform dedicated to exploring how and why people are living longer and what this means for individuals, institutions, and the future of society.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those accomplishments should be more than milestones.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In Forrest’s 2013 memoir Running with Monsters, the Celebrity Rehab star shared a detailed account of the final moments of Phoenix’s life.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s just the reality of life at Real Madrid, and the main reason why arguably the most glamorous coaching job in club football is also one of the most difficult to succeed in.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Head Start provides free child care and early education to kids living in poverty, while also serving as a coordinator of services, like health care and food access, to their families.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Verghese estimated the world requires 593 million hectares of land—which is equivalent to twice the size of India—every year for crop cultivation at current productivity growth rates to meet that challenge.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Everything from cultivation to processing and distribution takes place under one roof, meaning each product can be traced back to its farm and forward to the table.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Over the decades, Çırağan Palace has hosted royalty, statesmen, and global icons, all drawn by its blend of history and refinement.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Closed rhinoplasty may suit subtler refinements with less swelling.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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