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people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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But for her, the most significant change has been the cultivation of self-love.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Mueller pointed out that the agave plant, which takes between seven to ten years to mature, requires careful cultivation.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
After implementing his cultivation of leadership and integrity to the employees, Logenix was recognized as Virginia Business Best Places to Work in 2024.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The company continues to focus on expanding its retail and cultivation operations across multiple states, despite challenges in the competitive cannabis market.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivation. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
cultivation
noun
cul·ti·va·tion
ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən
1
: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil
Medical Definition
cultivation
noun
cul·ti·va·tion
ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən
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