as in farmers
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 cultivators
The representatives argued that bad actors are unfairly driving down prices and shifting the tax burden to manufacturers and cultivators who are trying to follow the rules.
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Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
In nature, this process typically occurs via fire, whereas cultivators often use acid or physical scarring.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
However, cultivators can't get rid of weeds close to plants without damaging the vegetables.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The commission offers a range of license types, including cultivators, craft marijuana cooperatives, product manufacturers, retailers, research facilities, independent testing laboratories, transporters and microbusinesses.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In the years since, island-wide connections between cultivators and restaurants have flourished.
—Ben Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2026
Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis Cannon Armstrong said three cultivators are in the process of growing.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
In nature, this process typically occurs via fire, whereas cultivators often use acid or physical scarring.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
However, cultivators can't get rid of weeds close to plants without damaging the vegetables.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The commission offers a range of license types, including cultivators, craft marijuana cooperatives, product manufacturers, retailers, research facilities, independent testing laboratories, transporters and microbusinesses.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In the years since, island-wide connections between cultivators and restaurants have flourished.
—Ben Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2026
Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis Cannon Armstrong said three cultivators are in the process of growing.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivators
farmers
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The event was the brainchild of country singer Willie Nelson, who was inspired by fellow musician Bob Dylan to hold a concert to raise money for American farmers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Set in the lush forests and fields of northeastern France, this excitingly offbeat first feature from Sarah Arnold depicts a gory factional war between hunters and farmers, haves and have-nots, with one depressed fish-out-of-water gendarme caught in the middle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Cultivators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivators. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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