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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
Based on Naughty Dog’s award-winning video game, The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
There was basically no civilization around.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Heinrich Himmler and other Third Reich occultists in the 1930s latched onto the strange idea that the Aryan race was not the product of evolution but descended from semidivine beings who left the heavens and established a secret civilization on Earth, possibly beneath Central Asia.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The 300-person ferry connects the barrier island to civilization.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
There was basically no civilization around.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Heinrich Himmler and other Third Reich occultists in the 1930s latched onto the strange idea that the Aryan race was not the product of evolution but descended from semidivine beings who left the heavens and established a secret civilization on Earth, possibly beneath Central Asia.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The 300-person ferry connects the barrier island to civilization.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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Having regular blood work and discussions with your physician is important for seeing how your lifestyle changes are reducing risk.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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This annuity converts a lump sum of savings into an unbreakable income stream throughout your lifetime, closing the gap and securing your basic lifestyle.—
Sheryl Rowling,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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This kind of alignment is reinforced when leaders hire teams who share values, create a culture of communication and focus on building long-term credibility.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At this time, applications for projects in the business incentives category and arts, culture and activation category are temporarily on hold, according to the DDA website.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The event brings together industry and research stakeholders to showcase robotics applications across society and industry.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sins of Kujo, adapted from Shohei Manabe’s manga, casts Yuya Yagira as a morally ambiguous lawyer who defends society’s most reprehensible figures, a dark, adult-skewing legal drama.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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While heading to a Pro Bowl is always a great accomplishment, Sanders knows nothing is solidified for his role in 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Years of reading ensued—books on art history, women in art, and Marina’s life and work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wynn Las Vegas is turning travel into a hands-on education with behind-the-scenes classes led by its world-class culinary, bar, and floral teams.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cases demonstrate that Californians can create a better education system for less.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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The gardening tasks for the cultivation of 30 vegetables are laid out month by month.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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His careful protection and cultivation of those seedlings into the sapling stage would have been a sure victory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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This new suit also appears to be just the latest in Russian attempts to field-test new equipment without prolonged testing or refinement.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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The service The staff does an excellent job of balancing the refinement of a luxurious resort with a sense of casualness.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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