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
Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Remember, buttermilk is already cultured and tangy, so a little age isn't a deal breaker.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Nico Paz Nico Paz is the cultured attacking midfield player currently pulling the strings for Como 1907 in Italy.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Incorporation of photosynthetically active algal chloroplasts in cultured mammalian cells towards photosynthesis in animals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But when the rich and cultured Princess Casamassima befriends him, Hyacinth becomes enamored of her lifestyle.
—Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Remember, buttermilk is already cultured and tangy, so a little age isn't a deal breaker.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Nico Paz Nico Paz is the cultured attacking midfield player currently pulling the strings for Como 1907 in Italy.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Incorporation of photosynthetically active algal chloroplasts in cultured mammalian cells towards photosynthesis in animals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
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Promoting a civilized society is more important than ever, said Deborah Jordy, SCFD’s executive director for the last decade.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Had someone cast him in a movie, the actor would most likely be Paul Henreid, who played a highly civilized spy in the film Casablanca.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Daisy Edgar-Jones’ style file consists of contemporary boho looks via Chloé’s ruffles upon ruffles, polished downtown cool girl fits by way of Magda Butrym and Our Legacy, and red carpet bangers courtesy of Victoria Beckham, 16Arlington, and Givenchy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Bertinelli stood behind a keyboard after Wolfie, who is an accomplished musician like his father, ushered her toward him and told her to press one key, even guiding her finger to the correct note.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The 2021 Berklee College of Music graduate is an accomplished jazz, classical and rock guitarist.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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