as in civilizations
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 grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultures
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Transformed operating models The organizations that thrive will see agents as opportunities to reimagine what's possible, building cultures where human creativity and judgment combine with agent capabilities to produce outcomes neither could achieve alone.
—Byjonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Longer life arcs represent both an opportunity and a challenge for cultures, societies and governments.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Both cities have turned existing food and wellness cultures into a natural fit for zero proof innovation.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Special bacterial cultures are then mixed in.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2026
In other words, while big companies may lack innovation cultures, startups often provide the creative environment young workers need to develop their skills.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 May 2026
It is chronicled throughout human history, across all cultures and time.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
To make matters worse, newer research suggests that this effect is global, suggesting that the bias is widespread across cultures.
—Ben Ambridge, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Opened in 2014, its goal is to protect and promote a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures and contributions of Muslim civilizations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Transformed operating models The organizations that thrive will see agents as opportunities to reimagine what's possible, building cultures where human creativity and judgment combine with agent capabilities to produce outcomes neither could achieve alone.
—Byjonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Longer life arcs represent both an opportunity and a challenge for cultures, societies and governments.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Both cities have turned existing food and wellness cultures into a natural fit for zero proof innovation.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Special bacterial cultures are then mixed in.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2026
In other words, while big companies may lack innovation cultures, startups often provide the creative environment young workers need to develop their skills.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 May 2026
It is chronicled throughout human history, across all cultures and time.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
To make matters worse, newer research suggests that this effect is global, suggesting that the bias is widespread across cultures.
—Ben Ambridge, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2026
Verb
The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultures
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Each has its own tech and culture tree, game mechanics, and, until now, civilizations to pick from.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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But 2026 has marked a new nadir for one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with the government’s massacre of anti-regime protestors in January and widespread destruction from the United States’ and Israel’s intermittent war.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That couldn’t be truer during summer’s most sweltering days, when the challenge is not only to dress well, but to feel well too—a task that only grows more difficult the higher the mercury rises.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Respect grows when generosity and structure support each other.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Selected from a pool of more than 280 candidates, these eight journalists will work across our newsroom with the metro, business, sports, visuals and lifestyles teams.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Absolutely, lifestyles columnist Nedra Rhone writes.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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This vision resonated with the leaders of the Gulf states and their citizens, who have increasingly come to see themselves not as mere custodians of oil fields and checkbooks, but as builders of dynamic new economies and societies.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
Verb
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What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Gardening expert Kris Bordessa also plants as deeply as possible.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On the downside, using the camera at 4K noticeably crops the lens view.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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When a user uploads a photo, the algorithm locates the bee, crops the image and compares it to our database.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Cultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultures. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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