as in cultures
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 civilizations
Should the Voyager probes be intercepted by any alien civilizations during their missions, Carter’s message was meant to introduce them to humanity, said Matthew Shindell, a curator of planetary science and exploration at the National Air and Space Museum.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Machine civilizations are here.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The opportunity lies not just in transforming industries but in shaping a more dynamic, creative, and inclusive world where AI civilizations become essential partners in progress.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The lessons learned from these rapidly evolving societies—operating orders of magnitude faster than human civilizations—present a unique arbitrage opportunity for humanity.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Archaeological finds bear out the statesman’s words, testifying to how different civilizations viewed these universal experiences.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet in the far more advanced civilizations of Ancient Egypt and Rome, people would have been lucky to live past 30, and not much longer in the 19th century.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
People in advanced civilizations eat more, not better.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Machine civilizations are here.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The opportunity lies not just in transforming industries but in shaping a more dynamic, creative, and inclusive world where AI civilizations become essential partners in progress.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The lessons learned from these rapidly evolving societies—operating orders of magnitude faster than human civilizations—present a unique arbitrage opportunity for humanity.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Archaeological finds bear out the statesman’s words, testifying to how different civilizations viewed these universal experiences.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet in the far more advanced civilizations of Ancient Egypt and Rome, people would have been lucky to live past 30, and not much longer in the 19th century.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
People in advanced civilizations eat more, not better.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilizations
Noun
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Workers of different ages and lifestyles want very different things, and for international teams, local expectations also need to be considered.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Breakups can be difficult for everyone involved as lifestyles and routines change.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Then, five thousand or so years ago, after agriculture spread and prehistory gave way to history, hierarchies emerged, dividing our societies into groups—the socioeconomic élites and everyone else.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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