Definition of culturalnext
as in artistic
of or relating to the fine arts with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradise

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Recent Examples of cultural Guests find this cultural exchange just as memorable as the wildlife encounters. Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 Culturally responsive care shows up in communication by using language that resonates, honoring cultural values, and not making assumptions. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Philadelphia's Golden Era of Mexican Cuisine Has Arrived Forget stereotypes and competition—Philly’s Mexican food scene thrives on culinary storytelling, regional diversity, and cultural pride. Alisha Miranda, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 What began in 1948 as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has become a yearly spectacle of fashion that’s part of the cultural zeitgeist. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultural
artistic
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  • Vienna was the artistic—and intellectual—inspiration for national socialism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Take in its artistic vibe and walls lined with murals, a calm refuge from the outside world.
    Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultural. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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