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
Latin America’s Continued Momentum Latin America, a region with deep historical ties to cannabis cultivation, is also poised for change.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The country had experienced an explosion of rose cultivation over 10 years thanks to its mild climate and high elevation, going from a tiny industry to the fourth-largest exporter in the world.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
According to Huo, traditional rural Chinese society revered elders for their sophisticated farming knowledge, from weather patterns to cultivation techniques.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The country had experienced an explosion of rose cultivation over 10 years thanks to its mild climate and high elevation, going from a tiny industry to the fourth-largest exporter in the world.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
According to Huo, traditional rural Chinese society revered elders for their sophisticated farming knowledge, from weather patterns to cultivation techniques.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
Noun
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Northland Best For: Tranquil bays, Māori culture, water activities.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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And part of that character is again its art and culture.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Research grants for graduate education have also come under the ax.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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That’s why education is built into the shopping experience.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But very soon, on the timescale of human civilization, that may change.—
Dave S. Brody,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Here, visitors will pass through the planet’s core, exiting in southern Mexico, where the ancient Olmec civilization began, with a side trip to Los Angeles’s Boyle Heights neighborhood.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rebuilding the social fabric while transitioning to a new economy takes time, but 20 years in Huna Totem points to language revitalization among its accomplishments at Icy Strait Point.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Laurent Ferrier Galet Square The opportunity to own an immaculate creation from the hands of a master watchmaker with Patek Philippe pedigree sounds like an unfathomable accomplishment.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Monitor the model’s performance in the wild and be prepared to make further refinements as needed.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rather than the warm acoustical refinement of the famed Musikverein, the Vienna Philharmonic’s home, every orchestral utterance jumped out at the audience like a 3D special effect.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Thomas is known for sharing his knowledge of Chicago’s history, such as how the Loop got the area code 312, on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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This will expand credit access and improve financial literacy among entrepreneurs.—
Sarvesh Baveja,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Empowers parents with strategies to shield children from the dangers of social media while fostering digital literacy.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
23 Mar. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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