overcivilized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcivilized
Adjective
  • Onward to colorful, cosmopolitan Dallas, through Austin (home of the University of Texas), and finally to San Antonio, where the legend of the Alamo and the Riverwalk attract people from all over the world.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
  • While many visitors come to view the workings of the famous Panama Canal connecting these two bodies of water, this cosmopolitan metropolis offers enriching experiences for discerning travelers also looking to immerse themselves in the region’s history and culture.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed a parallel civil lawsuit against them in Miami federal court.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Kim’s legal team has filed criminal complaints against Kim Sae-ron’s family and the YouTube channel, along with a civil lawsuit seeking damages of KRW12 billion (approximately $8.1 million).
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In a world of increasingly frequent and sophisticated digital threats, the loss of cybersecurity personnel could weaken America’s defenses against ransomware, espionage, and infrastructure disruption.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The engagement algorithms for such platforms are vastly less sophisticated than the ones that will be deployed in agentic A.I.
    Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Overcivilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcivilized. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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