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a group that has beliefs and behaviors that are different from the main groups within a culture or society
a subculture of local painters a subculture of poverty and crime
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Recent Examples of subculture
Institutions, subcultures and artists have always found ways to resist homogenization.
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Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Called the Puma Suede House, the space will feature dedicated rooms focused on the key subcultures that defined the Suede sneaker, basketball, skateboarding, and street culture.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
In my mind, their unconventionality was a manifestation of their fierce protectiveness of a beloved subculture.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
But the skyway is also its own world, with its own subcultures, its own quirks, its own challenges and paths toward a more vibrant future.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Called the Puma Suede House, the space will feature dedicated rooms focused on the key subcultures that defined the Suede sneaker, basketball, skateboarding, and street culture.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
In my mind, their unconventionality was a manifestation of their fierce protectiveness of a beloved subculture.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
But the skyway is also its own world, with its own subcultures, its own quirks, its own challenges and paths toward a more vibrant future.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subculture
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This kind of alignment is reinforced when leaders hire teams who share values, create a culture of communication and focus on building long-term credibility.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At this time, applications for projects in the business incentives category and arts, culture and activation category are temporarily on hold, according to the DDA website.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The event brings together industry and research stakeholders to showcase robotics applications across society and industry.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sins of Kujo, adapted from Shohei Manabe’s manga, casts Yuya Yagira as a morally ambiguous lawyer who defends society’s most reprehensible figures, a dark, adult-skewing legal drama.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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