as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a civilized older couple who are celebrated for holding dinner parties that are attended by the city's best and brightest
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Recent Examples of civilized
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
People, many of whom had never ventured beyond the civilized comforts of the east, found themselves in a wild frontier fraught with dangers unimaginable by today’s standards.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Walking and using transit is a civilized and humane way to live, good for both personal and community health.
—Michael O’Hare, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike his sister Athena (who was associated with military strategy and other relatively civilized aspects of warfare), Ares represented pure savagery.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
He was genuinely offended that someone would dare call his civilized kitties feral.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
People, many of whom had never ventured beyond the civilized comforts of the east, found themselves in a wild frontier fraught with dangers unimaginable by today’s standards.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Walking and using transit is a civilized and humane way to live, good for both personal and community health.
—Michael O’Hare, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike his sister Athena (who was associated with military strategy and other relatively civilized aspects of warfare), Ares represented pure savagery.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilized
Adjective
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Since these cultured muscles are small and ideally flat, nutrients and oxygen from the medium can easily reach every cell in the growing culture.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
15 Mar. 2025
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The story of carp cultivation stretches back centuries, beginning with the Romans, who first collected and cultured carp from the waters of the Danube River.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Daisy Edgar-Jones’ style file consists of contemporary boho looks via Chloé’s ruffles upon ruffles, polished downtown cool girl fits by way of Magda Butrym and Our Legacy, and red carpet bangers courtesy of Victoria Beckham, 16Arlington, and Givenchy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bertinelli stood behind a keyboard after Wolfie, who is an accomplished musician like his father, ushered her toward him and told her to press one key, even guiding her finger to the correct note.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The 2021 Berklee College of Music graduate is an accomplished jazz, classical and rock guitarist.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Civilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilized. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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