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as in civilization
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a study of ancient Anasazi culture as it existed in the canyons of the American Southwest
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as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of culture
Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
These eight trends shaped restaurant culture in 2024.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
Merkel said Friday that 90% of bacterial strains cultured in human infections in the United States are now those associated with mutations to skirt the protections of the vaccine.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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Established in late 2020, nearly 30 years after it was first proposed, the Smithsonian component must represent the art, history, and culture of a diverse population of 64 million Latinx Americans, with roots in more than 30 countries across North and Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
These eight trends shaped restaurant culture in 2024.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team cultured BMSCs and T cells together, and after 48 hours found that up to a quarter of the T cells had gained extra mitochondria.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
Merkel said Friday that 90% of bacterial strains cultured in human infections in the United States are now those associated with mutations to skirt the protections of the vaccine.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Sep. 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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Pyramids in Mesoamerica, such as those built by the Maya, Aztec and Teotihuacán civilizations, were monumental structures often used for religious and ceremonial purposes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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This age group is increasingly seeking brands that resonate with personal lifestyles, particularly in streetwear.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Because, unlike other labels, Tibi isn’t projecting some lifestyle image onto its customers to sell products.Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who cultivate data literacy and technological fluency can confidently navigate AI's complexities.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, the red-carpet treatment highlighted European leaders' eagerness to cultivate relationships with the incoming U.S. administration, particularly given the complex global challenges ahead.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 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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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Within this microcosm of society, some women find solace and an unexpected sense of freedom within a restrictive society, while others are unjustly confined for defying societal norms.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another prominent conspiracy theory that’s re-appeared is Project Blue Beam, a decades-old claim that the government will use deceptive tactics—like faking an alien invasion—to dominate society.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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As businesses continue to take advantage of AI in their operations and decision-making, its importance grows.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the college courtyard, after the people had all gone home for the day, the roses remained, still growing at their own stately pace.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 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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Murkowski was a key player in the passage of the biggest bipartisan accomplishments of President Biden’s time in office, such the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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