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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
Gorka, born in Britain to Hungarian parents, is known for characterizing Islam as a threat to Western civilization.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
At the height of Maya civilization, people in this region built temples, roads, pyramids and other monuments.
—Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
In late October, rescuers took Vivy to an undisclosed part of the Bornean rainforest, far from civilization, and released the orangutan back into the wild.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
On these two peaks, within sight of each other, stood two opposites: an embodiment of European civilization and its eager destroyer.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
At the height of Maya civilization, people in this region built temples, roads, pyramids and other monuments.
—Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
In late October, rescuers took Vivy to an undisclosed part of the Bornean rainforest, far from civilization, and released the orangutan back into the wild.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
On these two peaks, within sight of each other, stood two opposites: an embodiment of European civilization and its eager destroyer.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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This age group is increasingly seeking brands that resonate with personal lifestyles, particularly in streetwear.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Channel cultivates its fans with Fox Nation, a subscription outlet that offers the popular opinion programs from its flagship cable vehicle, but also lifestyle programs; documentaries; stand-up comedy; and even movies.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Going even further back, scholars say that the fascination can be traced to a swirling blizzard of nostalgia, music, popular literature, the rise of Victorian mass culture ‒ and even the Little Ice Age.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The rise of gourmet coffee culture has elevated the experience with creative drinks and unique presentations.Mohammed Alzain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even as a single, childless woman, which society calls failure, my life always felt charmed, so charmed that asking God for more felt greedy.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another prominent conspiracy theory that’s re-appeared is Project Blue Beam, a decades-old claim that the government will use deceptive tactics—like faking an alien invasion—to dominate society.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Banuelos, 35, often praises Hadid via social media for her hard work and accomplishments in the riding world.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The user's photo accompanying the account was one of Mangione, and a description on their page referenced Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Grateful Dead At 60 years and still truckin’, the Grateful Dead—whose original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bobby Weir were in attendance—is mythological in its organic cultivation of community and the live show experience.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The lack of consistency in the cultivation, processing and availability of cannabis products across state lines is significant.Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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This new and updated version features the same premium materials along with some acoustic refinements and improved device compatibility.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The information lacks a level of refinement found in most other autos when displayed on its traditional screen format.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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