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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
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Taped at the Lyric Theater in Smiley’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, it’s said to be infused with his trademark humor, characters, and satire on life and pop culture.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
But only two labs have successfully cultured Asgard cells.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The pair’s new collaboration, released Thursday (April 10), is a celebration of Mexican culture and Mexican pride, from signature cumbia dance moves to the streetwear that rings true to the chicano identity.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Taped at the Lyric Theater in Smiley’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, it’s said to be infused with his trademark humor, characters, and satire on life and pop culture.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
But only two labs have successfully cultured Asgard cells.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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The sacred plant, long defiled, heralded, as in the time of the Inca and all the ancient civilizations of the Andes, as a gift of the gods.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The problem is that great nations throughout the history of Western civilization have been crossroads nations.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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All of Franke's sisters are vloggers and influencers who share homemaking, parenting and other lifestyle content on Instagram.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since selling the bulk of its cable and studio assets to Walt Disney Co. in 2019, Fox News’ corporate parent has focused intently on programming that cultivates live viewership.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Iran has cultivated an astonishing intellectual and artistic depth with far fewer resources than many other nations.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pandemic only exacerbated these disparities, and today, young Chicagoans are navigating a climate in which their education, safety and well-being are under threat.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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For a nation where the majority of the population was born after 1979, there remains a glaring gap in education and public reckoning over the Khmer Rouge’s atrocities.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By the 2022-23 school year, that percentage had grown to 28%.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jared Silva, a policy analyst with the Division of Marine Fisheries, called out this trend directly, saying there’s a growing group of anglers chasing viral fame instead of respecting the rules.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, short-chain fatty acids nourish the cells within your gut lining, promoting a healthy intestinal barrier and mucus production and lowering inflammation.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Schmitz says evidence from animal models suggests that physical activity triggers a series of chemical reactions in cells that promote health in multiple ways.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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