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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
Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Women in some cultures lack authority to negotiate for condom use.
—Powel H. Kazanjian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
But only two labs have successfully cultured Asgard cells.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Given these recent actions, our show simply cannot, in good conscience, participate and be a part of this new culture that is being imposed on the Kennedy Center.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Women in some cultures lack authority to negotiate for condom use.
—Powel H. Kazanjian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is seen in the challenge of culturing and transplanting metabolically active islet cells, which produce insulin in the pancreas, from donors to recipients.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
But only two labs have successfully cultured Asgard cells.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
Noun
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Many of the objects in the collection date back thousands of years, covering the entire span of Egyptian civilization.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cycle Around Ancient Temples in Sukhothai Photo: Getty Images Sukhothai is regarded as the birthplace of Thai civilization and in the 13th century served as the capital of the first Thai kingdom.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tiny houses are more popular than ever, with people of all age ranges hopping on the train of downsizing, adopting a minimalist lifestyle, and ditching their traditional homes for ones with much less square footage.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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These preferences are often carried over into childhood and beyond and can lay the foundations for whether an individual leads a healthy dietary lifestyle.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just like any other leadership competency, imagination can be cultivated and strengthened through intentional practice.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But beyond O’Brien meeting with prominent GOP members and even cultivating a relationship with the president, his different approach is yielding results.—
Jeremiah Poff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
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So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, those who carve out their own path rather than following society’s expectations tend to experience greater long-term fulfilment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The campaign materials were unequivocal: Worley believed LGBT influences in society were immoral.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Atlanta Fed believed the U.S. GDP was on track to grow throughout most of February, with estimates ranging from positive 2 to nearly 4 percent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ceasefire's first phase saw a surge in humanitarian aid after months of growing hunger.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The link between the new game and the new platform helped promote a bold alternative to the retail game sales and distribution systems that had dominated PC gaming for decades.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the big reveal, designed to promote President Donald Trump’s new culture of transparency, fell flat.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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