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
Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Remember, buttermilk is already cultured and tangy, so a little age isn't a deal breaker.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Nico Paz Nico Paz is the cultured attacking midfield player currently pulling the strings for Como 1907 in Italy.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Incorporation of photosynthetically active algal chloroplasts in cultured mammalian cells towards photosynthesis in animals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But when the rich and cultured Princess Casamassima befriends him, Hyacinth becomes enamored of her lifestyle.
—Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Remember, buttermilk is already cultured and tangy, so a little age isn't a deal breaker.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Nico Paz Nico Paz is the cultured attacking midfield player currently pulling the strings for Como 1907 in Italy.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Incorporation of photosynthetically active algal chloroplasts in cultured mammalian cells towards photosynthesis in animals.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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If the Fairmont Century Plaza, like the Chateau Marmont or the Hollywood Roosevelt, represents the polished fac of Hollywood, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, CA, is about the coast and relaxation by the sea.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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But a year later, things grew ugly again.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Arevalo, 34, is the most accomplished Salvadoran tennis player in history, male or female, and lives in Plantation.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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The 19-year-old wild card won 6-2, 7-5 thanks to an accomplished display of power and precision, in particular on her lefty forehand and return of serve.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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