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as in develops
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivates
By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
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Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach cultivates deeper analytical skills and metacognitive awareness.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Providing a vehicle through which consumers can understand the geography, geology and microclimate of specific areas of the appellation certainly cultivates a greater understanding of and appreciation for the wines.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Delegating tasks not only lightens your workload, but also cultivates a spirit of collaboration at work, while enabling family members to actively participate in holiday preparations.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Neither one can entirely remain an island, though Vadim veritably cultivates an estrangement from his stuffy, materialistic son Peter (Vladimir Vdovichenkov).
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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
These findings support the notion that early engagement in diverse activities cultivates a passion for learning, which is highly valued in higher education.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach cultivates deeper analytical skills and metacognitive awareness.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Providing a vehicle through which consumers can understand the geography, geology and microclimate of specific areas of the appellation certainly cultivates a greater understanding of and appreciation for the wines.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Delegating tasks not only lightens your workload, but also cultivates a spirit of collaboration at work, while enabling family members to actively participate in holiday preparations.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Neither one can entirely remain an island, though Vadim veritably cultivates an estrangement from his stuffy, materialistic son Peter (Vladimir Vdovichenkov).
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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
These findings support the notion that early engagement in diverse activities cultivates a passion for learning, which is highly valued in higher education.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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Fred Battisti develops and executes a companywide leasing strategy as First National Realty Partners' Chief Revenue Officer.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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One to six months later, secondary syphilis develops, with a rough, bumpy syphilis rash appearing alongside other symptoms like fever.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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There isn't much that grows in the barren ground here, but Taleb points out fledgling mint, garlic and potato plants.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That’s best demonstrated by a novel gameplay mechanic in the form of a camera that Indy acquires from a dissident postman called Ernesto.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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The buyer sets up a new entity, acquires the assets of the old business, and then gives the seller a piece of that new entity as part of the payment.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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But Chris Hayes of MSNBC encourages you to appreciate idleness.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Dancing harvests grapes with the specific intention of making rosé out of them, as opposed to using leftover grapes.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Hunters and trappers can now voluntarily report their mountain lion harvests in the Texas Hunt and Fish mobile app, according to the department.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
13 Dec. 2024
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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