as in cultures
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 subcultures
Of course, slang can come from other subcultures.
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Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Institutions, subcultures and artists have always found ways to resist homogenization.
—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
There is a reason for the descriptive label of underground cultures and subcultures.
—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
What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Many subcultures have similar narratives.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The really frightening thing is that these artifacts are manufactured by and for the toxic internet subcultures that Robinson swam in, where political violence is promoted as a means to viral glory, or a justified end in itself.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Institutions, subcultures and artists have always found ways to resist homogenization.
—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
There is a reason for the descriptive label of underground cultures and subcultures.
—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
What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Many subcultures have similar narratives.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The really frightening thing is that these artifacts are manufactured by and for the toxic internet subcultures that Robinson swam in, where political violence is promoted as a means to viral glory, or a justified end in itself.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcultures
Noun
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Fascist regimes are also typically organized around a charismatic leader—and form social and political cultures centered on that leader, who is taken to be the violent and powerful protector of the nation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same dynamic is now widely observed in universities, where hiring and professional advancement practices have produced increasingly uniform ideological cultures even without explicit political litmus tests.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Subcultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcultures. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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