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as in lifestyle
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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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
Trump’s total war on decency, constitutional law, and Western civilization is bad enough.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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When purchasing a device, look for a LED light therapy mask that will fit your lifestyle.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bohrer, who is known for her lifestyle content, was simply enjoying a quiet moment at the Atlanta airport with her friend, Maya, when the note was placed in front of her by an unknown pilot.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Again, this is hybrid intelligence: code plus culture, algorithms plus empathy.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Canadiens under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes seem to have built a culture players want to be part of.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, those who carve out their own path rather than following society’s expectations tend to experience greater long-term fulfilment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Leaving individuals with severe mental illness to navigate a society unprepared to meet their needs comes at a significant cost.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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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
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Diesel school buses average 6 to 8 miles per gallon, so going electric will result in big fuel savings for local school districts, letting more of our local tax dollars go to education spending.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
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The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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 18 Mar. 2025.
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