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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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Recent Examples of civilization Trump’s total war on decency, constitutional law, and Western civilization is bad enough. airmail.news, 1 Mar. 2025 There are two main groups vying to claim the Indus civilization. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025 Many of the objects in the collection date back thousands of years, covering the entire span of Egyptian civilization. David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Cycle Around Ancient Temples in Sukhothai Photo: Getty Images Sukhothai is regarded as the birthplace of Thai civilization and in the 13th century served as the capital of the first Thai kingdom. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for civilization
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Noun
  • When purchasing a device, look for a LED light therapy mask that will fit your lifestyle.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The successful ones manage to create experiential spaces that become cultural and lifestyle phenomenons while also reinforcing brand appeal and loyalty.
    Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Bible tells the story of many faith traditions, cultures, and civilizations striving to be free.
    Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
  • One wonders what an institution like The Met or the Louvre might do with the same existential subject matter, extending the purview beyond recent art history to ancient cultures too.
    Mark Guiducci, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • To live in any society at any time—whether a pre-industrial tribe or a highly urbanized cohort of knowledge workers—is to feel constrained by forces beyond one’s control and for alternatives to seem impossible.
    Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • What’s happening in society where a boy stabs a girl to death?
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.
    Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
    Clay Risen, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.
    A.J. Herrington, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • From adopting eco-friendly packaging to implementing energy-efficient cultivation practices like LED lighting and water recycling systems, sustainability initiatives can not only reduce costs but also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This insight should guide the refinement of website features and content to align with the needs of different customer segments.
    Kimberli Lewis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • That early success set Berry on a path of rigorous testing, CAD modeling, and product refinement—culminating in the Drain Defender®, which now holds two U.S. patents.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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