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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
Whatever bit of civilization he’s carved out in this place where Natives, settlers, and even the occasional Mormon can find common ground is about to go up in flames.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
What does ring true until the final frame of the show and into our present-day lives is that civilization and the civilized rarely occupy the same space.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Joining the voyage will be certified Egyptologists in addition to Ed Krupp, the long-time director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and the resident astronomer for the trip who can shed some light on the relationship between ancient Egyptian civilization and the cosmos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Exhibitions focused on Native American civilizations and other non-Western cultures raise this critique implicitly but compellingly.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
What does ring true until the final frame of the show and into our present-day lives is that civilization and the civilized rarely occupy the same space.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Joining the voyage will be certified Egyptologists in addition to Ed Krupp, the long-time director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and the resident astronomer for the trip who can shed some light on the relationship between ancient Egyptian civilization and the cosmos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Exhibitions focused on Native American civilizations and other non-Western cultures raise this critique implicitly but compellingly.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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The relationship between alcohol and cancer can be influenced by your genes, such as those that control the enzymes that metabolize alcohol, and other lifestyle factors that influence the rates of cancer broadly, like diet and inflammation.Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson Brands Becoming Media Channels Savvy lifestyle brands are shifting from hiring creators to becoming creators themselves.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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These cultures are differentiated by the role of AI within the organization and its integration with other aspects of company culture.London School of Economics, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In some cultures, they were feared as omens of bad luck or even linked to witchcraft.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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For the conservative James, the revolutionaries who wanted to tear down society pushed at the limits of the literary form.Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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In their model, an aging society requires firms and workers to contribute more to pension systems via higher taxes.Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has long held Medicare negotiations as one of its key health care accomplishments.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sera and Dustin Young welcomed a child a year ago — now their lives are transformed after Dustin received a terminal diagnosis Comments Sera and Dustin Young were high school sweethearts, and not long ago, welcomed their first child together, son Tex.Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Thirty years is a significant portion of a human life.Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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From a sector standpoint, job creation was strongest in the education and health services category, which added 57,000 positions.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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They are released into society as adults after spending crucial developmental years behind bars with limited access to education and training on the basics of how to live as independent individuals.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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But for her, the most significant change has been the cultivation of self-love.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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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
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Edwards is known for his refinement of radiocarbon dating techniques to study climate history and ocean chemistry.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old’s devastating speed frightens defenders but his finishing needs a lot of refinement.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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