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as in civilization
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a study of ancient Anasazi culture as it existed in the canyons of the American Southwest
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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of culture
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
Those looking to venture off-property can also learn more about the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization with day trips to ancient Mayan sites of Chichén Itzá, Tulum, or Coba.
—Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The Art Institute is a crown gem of Chicago’s arts and culture industry.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
Those looking to venture off-property can also learn more about the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization with day trips to ancient Mayan sites of Chichén Itzá, Tulum, or Coba.
—Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Verb
After obtaining the cells, the researchers then cultured them in specialized growth media to create the living skin layer.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of 5,000-year-old remains apparently belonging to a high-society woman from an ancient Peruvian civilization.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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But this grave, along with another elite Caral woman’s burial found in 2016, suggest that in fact, women were influential members of the ancient civilization.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So until the implementation of a gold visa in the U.S., where are five popular opportunities globally for entrepreneurs to consider for business and lifestyle? 1.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Software alone can’t cultivate meaningful relationships.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Respondents want stable housing, job security, health care, education and a good partner and worry about larger forces like politics and climate change.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Talitha Frazier, Gonzalez’s sister-in-law, told WTNH that the fight was more proof that Smith was unhinged and a threat to society.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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So there’s this strength in the society, which is really inspiring and powerful and devastating as well.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Donald was also able to give his medical history and recount the lunch to doctors, who grew concerned that gastroenteritis was not the sole cause of his symptoms.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Despite the emotional weight of a breakup, Ison used her time traveling abroad to grow personally, finding strength in embracing her emotions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Under the Leo moon, give yourself a much-deserved gift to celebrate an accomplishment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The review is an accomplishment for the Trump administration; this type of report is long overdue.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Aaronson has left everything on the pitch to get the team promoted, but question marks about his end product in the Championship are hardly going to dissipate in the Premier League.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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