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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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Sometimes people still think Asian cinema is supposed to be only about arthouse, high culture or serious political films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
Nuclear weapons are in the zeitgeist, but can culture stir public demand for real-world progress once again?
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Denver’s distinct cultures surrounding mahjong are a microcosm of the game’s global expansion since first emerging in China in the 19th century.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Sometimes people still think Asian cinema is supposed to be only about arthouse, high culture or serious political films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Skyr is protein-rich (the casein protein left behind during the milk culturing process provides sustained energy) and contains easily digestible natural sugars.
—Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
Nuclear weapons are in the zeitgeist, but can culture stir public demand for real-world progress once again?
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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And so there’s a near infinite way of telling the story of human civilization through the prism of drugs.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kolona itself has a long history of occupation by various civilizations and was also an ancient site of worship.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That dry January turned into a dry February, which turned into a dry March, which turned into a sober lifestyle.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Staff in bespoke denim uniforms by Japanese lifestyle brand Onitsuka Tiger welcome guests to Soho House Tokyo at a discreet side entrance on the ground floor of 38-story Omotesando Grid Tower.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Walsh and Knowles cultivated a big crowd in the rural northern Idaho college town with its backdrop of rolling hills and wheat fields.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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And with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, innovative talent management strategies and state support systems, forward-thinking Maryland manufacturers have a host of new opportunities to solve the age-old challenge of cultivating the next generation of talent.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The measure will provide stable, predictable increases in education funding of up to 2 percent annually over 10 years, and mandates a yearly public audit so Coloradans can see exactly where every dollar goes.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Clorox Company, parent company of Burt's Bees, shared the collab in an April 27 news release, adding that the brands are tapping into society’s love for the cucumber creation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the beneficiaries of the conquests were mainly royalty and others at the top of society.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The front office also faced growing concerns about whether Reese’s presence would deter the signing of returning veterans and key free agents the Sky had targeted.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like many of the exchanges with Democrats during the hearing, the back and forth grew heated, as Carbajal cut Hegseth off in the middle of his answer.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Yankees are expected to promote a reliever in his place on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The walk is open to anyone who wants to come together to promote lung health and help raise funds for research, advocacy and treatments.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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