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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago
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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
Trump’s total war on decency, constitutional law, and Western civilization is bad enough.
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airmail.news, 1 Mar. 2025
There are two main groups vying to claim the Indus civilization.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Many of the objects in the collection date back thousands of years, covering the entire span of Egyptian civilization.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Cycle Around Ancient Temples in Sukhothai Photo: Getty Images
Sukhothai is regarded as the birthplace of Thai civilization and in the 13th century served as the capital of the first Thai kingdom.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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airmail.news, 1 Mar. 2025
There are two main groups vying to claim the Indus civilization.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Many of the objects in the collection date back thousands of years, covering the entire span of Egyptian civilization.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Cycle Around Ancient Temples in Sukhothai Photo: Getty Images
Sukhothai is regarded as the birthplace of Thai civilization and in the 13th century served as the capital of the first Thai kingdom.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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When purchasing a device, look for a LED light therapy mask that will fit your lifestyle.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bohrer, who is known for her lifestyle content, was simply enjoying a quiet moment at the Atlanta airport with her friend, Maya, when the note was placed in front of her by an unknown pilot.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Bible tells the story of many faith traditions, cultures, and civilizations striving to be free.—
Rev. Dr. Serene Jones,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Youngbloods’ version reached No. 5 as hippies occupied San Francisco and the counterculture became pop culture.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Burns very explicitly articulates the sport as being foundational to our culture and reflective of our society’s ideals.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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What’s happening in society where a boy stabs a girl to death?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rebuilding the social fabric while transitioning to a new economy takes time, but 20 years in Huna Totem points to language revitalization among its accomplishments at Icy Strait Point.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Her career accomplishments included such honors as being included in the Marquis Who's Who listing of influential professionals.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cast became close in real life, which made their on-screen chemistry effortless.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Research grants for graduate education have also come under the ax.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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From adopting eco-friendly packaging to implementing energy-efficient cultivation practices like LED lighting and water recycling systems, sustainability initiatives can not only reduce costs but also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Monitor the model’s performance in the wild and be prepared to make further refinements as needed.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rather than the warm acoustical refinement of the famed Musikverein, the Vienna Philharmonic’s home, every orchestral utterance jumped out at the audience like a 3D special effect.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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