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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
News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2025
The Youngbloods’ version reached No. 5 as hippies occupied San Francisco and the counterculture became pop culture.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
But only two labs have successfully cultured Asgard cells.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Pettibon’s style is characterized by bleak black-and-white drawings paired with snippets of text that frequently mock popular culture and lend the work a darkly humorous aspect.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2025
The Youngbloods’ version reached No. 5 as hippies occupied San Francisco and the counterculture became pop culture.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
But only two labs have successfully cultured Asgard cells.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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The resort is but a scab on the land, the veneer of civilization even thinner.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the figurines’ close resemblance to those found in Guatemala suggests that a shared culture and civilization may have existed in both areas.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Just like any other leadership competency, imagination can be cultivated and strengthened through intentional practice.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But beyond O’Brien meeting with prominent GOP members and even cultivating a relationship with the president, his different approach is yielding results.—
Jeremiah Poff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Burns very explicitly articulates the sport as being foundational to our culture and reflective of our society’s ideals.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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What’s happening in society where a boy stabs a girl to death?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At just 26 years old, Dalman also has room to grow, which could make this contract look like a gross underpay real soon, especially if Caleb Williams breaks out like he was expected to after being drafted first overall.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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But all corn, whether grown at a large scale or selected carefully by hand, can be traced to Mexico, says Roberts, and different types and colors have had many names over thousands of years of culinary tradition, conflict, and migration.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Rebuilding the social fabric while transitioning to a new economy takes time, but 20 years in Huna Totem points to language revitalization among its accomplishments at Icy Strait Point.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Her career accomplishments included such honors as being included in the Marquis Who's Who listing of influential professionals.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Exercise also increases blood flow, which promotes healing.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the platforms can be great ways to learn more about certain conditions or treatments, a new study found that many influencers are promoting medical tests that could do more harm than good.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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