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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
Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The human experience has changed a lot lately: Creativity can be outsourced to AI, culture lives in flickering fragments on screens, and we social animals are spending tons of time alone.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Steve Brozak, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The musical activations will be flanked by a cultural program developed by art consultant, cultural strategist and editor Myrna Ayad and hinged on conversations and performances focused on regional female talents to highlight the contribution of Arab women to culture.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The human experience has changed a lot lately: Creativity can be outsourced to AI, culture lives in flickering fragments on screens, and we social animals are spending tons of time alone.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
And using current diagnostic methods, culturing blood or tissue samples to identify the organisms responsible for infections takes 24 to 72 hours to yield initial results.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
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King, kaiser, czar, empire, democracy, European civilization, national honor—the reasons, in hindsight, make no sense.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Those concerned with historical accuracy won’t love this change, though the developer clearly designed the leaders to have some mechanical synergy with historically appropriate civilizations; these pairings are even given special labeling in the civilization-selection screen.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
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Being a travel writer can mean embracing an active lifestyle.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Most say that means a more active and adventurous lifestyle.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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His rise exemplifies how the new generation of artists are rewriting the rules of success—leveraging social media to cultivate a following before stepping into the traditional industry spotlight.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Finally, American Jews must work to cultivate solidarity.—
Hannah Rosenthal and David Saperstein,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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While money that students and families contribute to the account can be withdrawn, the city said the goal is for it to be put toward post-secondary education, such as college or a trade school.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Understanding these dynamics is essential as debates over gender identity continue in education, policy and social settings.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Those rights holders include record labels, publishers, independent distributors, performance rights organizations and collecting societies.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Emerging, re-emerging, and evolving pathogens continue to threaten society.—
Juan Manuel Santos,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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From 2007 to 2017, U.S. exports to USAID partner countries grew three times as fast as exports elsewhere (though DOGE removed the report sharing that data from the web too).—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Football had changed since his debut, where athleticism and high pressing were now cornerstones of an attacker’s role and growing muscular problems hampered his ability to adapt.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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She also was criticized for promoting her hair care brand during the press tour.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Since its inception, more than 1 million citations for a free DQ ice cream cone have been issued to youth, highlighting the program’s success in promoting helmet use and safety awareness among children.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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