as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultured
Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
There, the cells were cultured and injected with a virus that carries the gene that LAD-1 patients are missing, Kohn said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
But, because this common internet hack lacks the flavor, thickness, and baking prowess of cultured buttermilk, many professionals don’t recommend it.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Kennedy’s own reputation as an arts patron rang a little hollow; most of the work was done by his impeccably cultured wife, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
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The syrupy sweetness brought to mind a pancake, while the faintly cultured cheese turned it savory.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
There, the cells were cultured and injected with a virus that carries the gene that LAD-1 patients are missing, Kohn said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
But, because this common internet hack lacks the flavor, thickness, and baking prowess of cultured buttermilk, many professionals don’t recommend it.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Kennedy’s own reputation as an arts patron rang a little hollow; most of the work was done by his impeccably cultured wife, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s pretty reasonable, civilized even.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Medieval schoolmen worrying over Aristotle could be pedants; so could cultivated female salonnières in seventeenth-century Paris.—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israel cultivated a close relationship with Azerbaijan shortly after its independence, with the duo soon becoming one of each other’s most important allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plenty of Sellers’ struggles could be pinned on offensive play calling and a lack of polished talent around him.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the designer recommends trying a combination such as polished nickel paired with warm brass or gold.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 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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Bianco grew visibly frustrated several times over the debate’s format and his opponents’ answers.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Brody couldn’t ask for a better scene partner than Thompson, an accomplished theater actor who gives haunting texture to a character unique in both her imperfections and seductive appeal.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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An accomplished manager, producer, and licensed entertainment attorney, Witter specializes in representing writers, directors, actors, and multi-hyphenate talent across both film and television.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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