as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultured
Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
This Dracula is an aristocrat; his cultured nature and Old World legacy add a layer of sophisticated menace to the bloodsucker.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
However, that’s the growth predicted for the cultured meat industry – prompting huge interest from global food companies.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
More than 100 jewelry options are available, featuring cultured pearls, semiprecious stones, crystals and chains, all chosen for their resistance to corrosion.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
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Feast on Singapore Chicken Wings and Peking Duck Fat Popcorn and get cultured in one of the world’s greatest cuisines.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
This Dracula is an aristocrat; his cultured nature and Old World legacy add a layer of sophisticated menace to the bloodsucker.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
However, that’s the growth predicted for the cultured meat industry – prompting huge interest from global food companies.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
More than 100 jewelry options are available, featuring cultured pearls, semiprecious stones, crystals and chains, all chosen for their resistance to corrosion.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As America finally melts down under the New Founding Fathers’ murderous regime, our heroes must take refuge by escaping over the border to Mexico — to more civilized lands.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Stander believes the auction car was fitted with a polished Vortech supercharger by the previous owner about eight years ago.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bright raspberry and bing cherry notes on the palate give way to a satiny texture and elegant polished structure.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the league’s visibility grew, so did media attention and sponsorships, especially for white players.Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Over time, the brand grew significantly due to its innovative blending techniques, strong branding, and global reach.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Also an accomplished playwright, Nambi is developing multiple projects for Broadway.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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The accomplished jazz musician and arranger distinguished himself from his contemporaries with his willingness to span genres, jumping between R&B, pop, jazz, and rap in the 1980s alone.Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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