as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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Recent Examples of cultivation
The cannabis excise tax increased this month from 15% to 19% as part of 2022 legislation (with considerable industry support) to phase out the tax on cultivation and replace that revenue with the higher excise rate.
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Tom Philp, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Unlike its more aggressive non-native cousins, which have escaped cultivation into natural areas and woodlands, American wisteria is not invasive.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The company plans to sell or divest all its Michigan assets, including four cultivation and processing facilities, 20 retail stores and real estate by the second half of the year, according to a news release.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Tom Philp, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Unlike its more aggressive non-native cousins, which have escaped cultivation into natural areas and woodlands, American wisteria is not invasive.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The company plans to sell or divest all its Michigan assets, including four cultivation and processing facilities, 20 retail stores and real estate by the second half of the year, according to a news release.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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Combining the family’s love for Greek culture, nature and food, with their passion for yoga and mindfulness, Kea Retreat offers travelers the option to book a five or six-night retreat or simply indulge in a relaxing and restorative hotel stay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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That means investing in training, education partnerships and internal mobility.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Transparency, education and subtle peer influence tend to go a long way.—
Andy Elliott,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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That combined with a Thulsa Doom, an Atlantian in Conan who was from a much older civilization, who created as an empire off of the existing world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Early civilizations were known to enjoy a range of libations, such as beer, wine, and mead.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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Prompt engineering, critical reviewing and deliberate refinement of AI results will become part of everyday practice.—
Marcus Banner,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This Wine Spectator award adds another level of refinement to its seafood- and steak-driven dining concept.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Given their long-standing reputations and deep knowledge of the industry, both execs are well positioned to troubleshoot issues anywhere – whether remotely or on set – ensuring flow and leveraging their strong connections with former colleagues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Our mission is to increase access to books and their authors, hold space for community conversations guided by books and their authors and to increase critical literacy and the love of reading for all ages.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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