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as in developing
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in growing
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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as in harvesting
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we ought to cultivate the field out back
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Recent Examples of cultivating
Kokopeli’s South Park characters operate similarly, these widely recognizable models becoming a flexible tool for cultivating and capturing the nostalgic interest of the artist’s viewers.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The storytelling is as important as the mise-en-scène—the bar is named for the poet-boxer Arthur Cravan, who spent his life cultivating a mysterious, unconventional persona.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society welcomes UC Davis Botanical Conservatory director Ernesto Sandoval for a presentation about propagating and cultivating the winter-blooming bulbs.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
For job seekers who built their careers before personal branding became a professional expectation, the need to catch up with peers by cultivating an online presence can feel overwhelming.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Today, the channel is known not only for cultivating such on-air talent as Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, Larry King, Anthony Bourdain and Tucker Carlson, but also for inspiring the creation of rivals like Fox News, which Rupert Murdoch launched in 1996.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
And Mantello has a long history of cultivating incredible performances from his collaborators.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Shirilla’s friend Graham is still cultivating her million subscribers on YouTube (and a dedicated army of haters on TikTok).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 May 2026
McClain, who kept a low profile and allowed Branca to become the estate’s spokesman, helped organize the release of two posthumous albums, Michael (2010) and Xscape (2014), and worked with Branca on cultivating a legacy for the singer beyond albums with theatrical releases and movies.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The storytelling is as important as the mise-en-scène—the bar is named for the poet-boxer Arthur Cravan, who spent his life cultivating a mysterious, unconventional persona.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society welcomes UC Davis Botanical Conservatory director Ernesto Sandoval for a presentation about propagating and cultivating the winter-blooming bulbs.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
For job seekers who built their careers before personal branding became a professional expectation, the need to catch up with peers by cultivating an online presence can feel overwhelming.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Today, the channel is known not only for cultivating such on-air talent as Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, Larry King, Anthony Bourdain and Tucker Carlson, but also for inspiring the creation of rivals like Fox News, which Rupert Murdoch launched in 1996.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
And Mantello has a long history of cultivating incredible performances from his collaborators.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Shirilla’s friend Graham is still cultivating her million subscribers on YouTube (and a dedicated army of haters on TikTok).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 May 2026
McClain, who kept a low profile and allowed Branca to become the estate’s spokesman, helped organize the release of two posthumous albums, Michael (2010) and Xscape (2014), and worked with Branca on cultivating a legacy for the singer beyond albums with theatrical releases and movies.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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There’s a necessary shift—from doing to developing others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The countries with agreements are mostly in the developing world, according to the group Third Country Deportation Watch, including roughly a dozen in Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Three researchers, two of whom have since gone on to bigger and better successes, Vinay Prasad and Tracey Beth Hoeg, explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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That includes signs and, yes, hats, t-shirts, buttons, stickers or other clothing promoting a particular candidate or initiative.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The free-speech cases in Florida, Tennessee and Indiana highlight a growing debate surrounding the First Amendment, political discourse and social media.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Matthews has been harvesting vegetables in her backyard for 15 years.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Farm to table has pushed restaurants toward seasonal, rotating menus that change based on what local producers are harvesting.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices joined Nvidia in the Ayar Labs round as well as acquiring startup Enosemi in 2025, alongside making equity investments in Teramount and Celestial AI.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Billionaire hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment for almost $6 billion, a merger that would create one of the largest gaming empires.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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After returning to the United States, investigators say O’Rourke continued the alleged scam by encouraging friends and family members to organize additional fundraising events on her behalf.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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One partner gets a little embarrassed, but the other lightens the mood and keeps encouraging them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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What the measurements reveal continues to surprise those farming the vineyards and making the wine.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Climate change, caused by the burning of gas, oil and coal, has made farming a number of crops increasingly challenging over the years, experts say, and wheat is no exception.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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