as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
encountered an indigenous people who were experienced cultivators of the soil as well as highly skilled craftsmen
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Recent Examples of cultivator
Break-ins at Illinois cultivation centers are almost unheard of, but regulators often raise concerns about employee theft with cultivators.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Roytoa 5-Piece Garden Tool Set This five-piece gardening set includes a weeder, shovel, trowel, hoe, cultivator, and organizer bag that comes out to just $8 apiece.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Get a heavy duty trowel from Amazon, or get a garden tool set with a trowel, cultivator and transplanter.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
For the ultimate immersive experience, volunteer as a vigneron (winemaker or cultivator) and stay overnight at unique vineyard accommodations.
—AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Roytoa 5-Piece Garden Tool Set This five-piece gardening set includes a weeder, shovel, trowel, hoe, cultivator, and organizer bag that comes out to just $8 apiece.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Get a heavy duty trowel from Amazon, or get a garden tool set with a trowel, cultivator and transplanter.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
For the ultimate immersive experience, volunteer as a vigneron (winemaker or cultivator) and stay overnight at unique vineyard accommodations.
—AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivator
farmer
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La Gritona is proudly additive-free and always prioritizes sustainability, turning over its agave remnants to local farmers for cattle feed.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Inside, shoppers find a full selection of produce, including the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables, with farmers having priority for space.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Cultivator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivator. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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