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as in civilization
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a study of ancient Anasazi culture as it existed in the canyons of the American Southwest
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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of culture
Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
By Laura Jackson The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Consistently low ratios indicate comfort cultures ripe for disruption.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
By Laura Jackson The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
After obtaining the cells, the researchers then cultured them in specialized growth media to create the living skin layer.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
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The creatures have set up a curious civilization with a religion based around the adventures of Peter Rabbit.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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There is something perverse about a civilization that plunders its archives to build statues.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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So until the implementation of a gold visa in the U.S., where are five popular opportunities globally for entrepreneurs to consider for business and lifestyle? 1.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Of the traits the Bills are likely looking for, those are the more difficult to cultivate at the NFL level.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keep coming back to your long-term vision, and cultivate this mindset among all employees, regardless of their role.—
Alexandre Bonvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Goals American Royal wants its new, larger campus to put Wyandotte at the center of food and agriculture events and education in the region.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, antisemitism is a stubborn, ancient hate that rears its head at different times and shapeshifts in different societies.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Every neighborhood deserves safe streets, quality services, thriving businesses, and places where families can grow with dignity.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Under California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act, people 21 and older can legally grow, possess and use cannabis for recreational use.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aguilera, 22, enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marine 1st Division.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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