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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
Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Our culture is constantly evolving and will continue to evolve.
—Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Steve Brozak, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Noun
And the city is known as one of the area’s hubs of Hispanic culture and has many popular restaurants and shops in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Our culture is constantly evolving and will continue to evolve.
—Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
And using current diagnostic methods, culturing blood or tissue samples to identify the organisms responsible for infections takes 24 to 72 hours to yield initial results.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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No footprints, no signs of mankind, no civilization, no tarmac.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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After having taken a liking to the languages of the area, specifically Bengali, Clint returned to the U.S. and attended the University of Chicago to get his graduate degree in South Asian languages and civilizations.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Overall, though, achieving bigger muscles shouldn't come at the expense of an overall healthier lifestyle.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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For some renters, such a lifestyle can be both eco-friendly and practical.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While the grape was first approved for production as a single varietal wine in 2021, it has been cultivated in the Duero Valley since the Middle Ages and has been used in small amounts alongside Tempranillo as a blending grape, much the way Viognier is added to Syrah in the northern Rhône.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Podcasts, streaming programs and newsletters have fast become the tools of independent creators, who lack an old-school distribution system, but can easily cultivate fans and a community one subscriber at a time.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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With some Black History Month activities being scaled back by the federal government, history and education organizations are ramping up efforts to fill the void.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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With the rise of Black education through HBCUs, vocational schools, and trade programs, Black women began to leverage their expertise in home economics into entrepreneurial ventures.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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But German society has been strained by a decade-long influx of migrants who arrived with little or no German language knowledge, and who have often received significant social assistance.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Although Fourth Church had undergone the same changes in character that the rest of society experienced during the 1960s, the congregation long had a public perception of being a church for the wealthy.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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From 2007 to 2017, U.S. exports to USAID partner countries grew three times as fast as exports elsewhere (though DOGE removed the report sharing that data from the web too).—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Football had changed since his debut, where athleticism and high pressing were now cornerstones of an attacker’s role and growing muscular problems hampered his ability to adapt.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Augustine suggests creating a longer base resume that lists every skill, accomplishment and added value.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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That is the kind of talk someone celebrating the accomplishment of playing at the Super Bowl would say on that stage.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This is a design choice that promotes an inclusive and dynamic dining environment.—
WWD,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Propel also issues a free debit Mastercard for users’ cash benefits and earnings (food stamps have their own government card), generating revenue from card interchange fees and from marketers who pay to promote affordable products, such as low-cost Wi-Fi and groceries, on the platform.—
Martina Castellanos,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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