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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
Da Lin, CBS News, 4 May 2026
There will There will also be two new LEGO rooms, one in a Formula 1 theme and another paying tribute to Asian landmarks and culture.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
Nuclear weapons are in the zeitgeist, but can culture stir public demand for real-world progress once again?
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Despite Oakland's growing reputation as a destination for food and culture, a slow economic recovery in the city's downtown is continuing to take a toll on small businesses.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 4 May 2026
There will There will also be two new LEGO rooms, one in a Formula 1 theme and another paying tribute to Asian landmarks and culture.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Verb
Skyr is protein-rich (the casein protein left behind during the milk culturing process provides sustained energy) and contains easily digestible natural sugars.
—Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
Nuclear weapons are in the zeitgeist, but can culture stir public demand for real-world progress once again?
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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There are ancient civilizations that have achieved extremely sophisticated engineering.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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His planet has dealt with great wars that have devastated civilization and left advanced weaponry accessible to very few people.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Throughout the evening, discussions focused on how accessible technology is helping more people explore solutions that fit their lifestyles.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Huckeba recalled a recent patient struggling to process the lifestyle changes and emotional toll of a new Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Garelick and Frahm taught the initial American High course, helped shepherd the first draft, and continue to cultivate a strong working relationship between Syracuse University and American High.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Ayoud cultivated a deep appreciation of fashion history and the luxury industry early in life.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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This intent aligned with the nation’s urgent emphasis on education as a defense against mob rule.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tall served as Mali’s education and science minister from 2016 to 2017 and is the president of the National Congress for Democratic Initiative, a political party opposed to the military government.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The Clorox Company, parent company of Burt's Bees, shared the collab in an April 27 news release, adding that the brands are tapping into society’s love for the cucumber creation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the beneficiaries of the conquests were mainly royalty and others at the top of society.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several speakers pointed to a growing body of research showing that minor stops disproportionately affect Black and brown motorists and do little to combat violent crime while eroding public trust.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The intensity of its light continues to grow as Rich and Abby Zawadzki lead the way in the circle.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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His message after the series-opening loss is that one bad game does not make for a lost round in the playoffs, and just to get to this point is already an accomplishment of note.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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More accomplishments are in store at the section meet that begins Wednesday with the Division 1 swim prelims at Southwestern College.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In Chicago local officials were at Laury Bride Bridal Shop in Bronzeville to promote their initiatives in help small businesses succeed.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Cerda says this Latino wealth gap report is important because the immigration crackdown of undocumented Latino people leads to uncertainty about their futures, the inability to be promoted or to apply for other jobs because of their undocumented status, which ultimately harms Texas’ economy.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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