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as in develops
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivates
Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Attendees could also join a breakout session with Run Gen Z, a group that cultivates young Republican candidates for office.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Far from being confessional, the women of Under a Pannonian Sky present a poetic idiom that cultivates silence and irony, one that is haunted by history and personal tragedy without being beholden to identity.
—Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.
—Greg Weiner, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Always good when our president cultivates an image of American athletes as petty, foul-mouthed vengeance seekers.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Attendees could also join a breakout session with Run Gen Z, a group that cultivates young Republican candidates for office.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Far from being confessional, the women of Under a Pannonian Sky present a poetic idiom that cultivates silence and irony, one that is haunted by history and personal tragedy without being beholden to identity.
—Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.
—Greg Weiner, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Always good when our president cultivates an image of American athletes as petty, foul-mouthed vengeance seekers.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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Charting Cotton’s Future By enabling growers to benchmark performance, adopt advanced methods and achieve environmental targets, the Trust Protocol develops a long-term vision for cotton production that is resilient and responsible.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Critics are alarmed by its presence at the White House, saying the group promotes extreme views and undermines public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Noah Centineo promotes Our Hero, Balthazar at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tendency to let the little things slip grows as the pace and workload intensify.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Though Vega said Vista has until June 15, 2028, to pay the 2024 taxes — interest accumulates at 12% per year — if FNA acquires the property for unpaid taxes, the county’s tax lien is eliminated.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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When combined with two-tone heels, the legs look longer and the outfit acquires quite a refined style.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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His inept Cabinet ignores, and actually encourages, his very weird and embarrassing meandering.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Olim, a general dentist in Katy, Texas, encourages her patients to come in for visits every six months.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s the group that produces the festival.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Film Independent produces the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards and has spent more than four decades championing independent storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Chesapeake Bay region is one of the nation's most important oyster-producing areas, with more than 12 billion oysters in Maryland waters alone and harvests generating millions in revenue, according to state and federal data.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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