as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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Recent Examples of cultivation
We will be liberated from our reliance on something as fragile as the cultivation of good faith.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
This makes practice for leadership the cultivation of voluntary hardship—not just in the workplace or with the team but in every area of one’s life.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Some preached the benefits of more natural coffee bean cultivation in Africa — where the beans can grow alongside other plants and wildlife — while others advocated for the protection of whales, as the animal plays a vital role in ocean biodiversity.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The development of indoor hydroponics — plant cultivation in a nutrient-laden solution — and other agronomy advances have enabled growers to increase the concentration of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis plants, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.
—Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
This makes practice for leadership the cultivation of voluntary hardship—not just in the workplace or with the team but in every area of one’s life.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Some preached the benefits of more natural coffee bean cultivation in Africa — where the beans can grow alongside other plants and wildlife — while others advocated for the protection of whales, as the animal plays a vital role in ocean biodiversity.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The development of indoor hydroponics — plant cultivation in a nutrient-laden solution — and other agronomy advances have enabled growers to increase the concentration of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis plants, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.
—Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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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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While the Republicans have a culture of corruption, the Democrats have a culture of cowardice.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 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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Offering property tax assistance through education about exemptions or short-term loans.Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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McCarthy’s harrowing post apocalyptic tale of a boy and his father making their way through a wasteland populated by the degraded remains of human civilization is brilliantly adapted by Larcenet.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Between the lines: Both billionaires could make an astronomical amount of money from their space ventures even if their dreams of building space civilizations don't come to fruition.Dave Lawler, Axios, 8 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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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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The world's largest retailer is leading a funding round of more than $300 million alongside investment firm Ribbit Capital, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Sridhar Natarajanand Jaewon Kang Bloomberg News (WPNS), arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There are sizeable periods of matches where opponents can defend in a compact shape, safe in the knowledge that United attacks can eventually fizzle out of their own accord.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Buy Now 08 of 20 'The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu' by Joshua Hammer The title says it all: Dads who love reading and championing literacy for others will also delight in this punchy historical account.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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One mission stands out among her long list of accomplishments: her commitment to promoting children's literacy.Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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