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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago
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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
But the behavior may be older than civilization itself, with some studies suggesting Neanderthals swapped spit with modern humans—and shared each other’s oral microbes—more than 100,000 years ago.
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Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024
The skeletal remains could help scientists unearth some of the mysteries around Viking DNA, and provide new answers about this centuries-old civilization.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
Marcello Canuto: Generally speaking, the archaeological community agrees that climate change played a role in the collapse of Maya civilization in the Classic Lowlands.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Western civilization was under attack, though most people were scared to say this out loud.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024
The skeletal remains could help scientists unearth some of the mysteries around Viking DNA, and provide new answers about this centuries-old civilization.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
Marcello Canuto: Generally speaking, the archaeological community agrees that climate change played a role in the collapse of Maya civilization in the Classic Lowlands.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Western civilization was under attack, though most people were scared to say this out loud.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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Make decisions that complement your lifestyle and bring you in contact with people who share your beliefs and interests.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Veteran New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who started at the tabloid in 1989, is once again going after lifestyle guru Martha Stewart following the release of the new Netflix documentary Martha.David Mack, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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What was your relationship to pop culture as a teen?Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many are calling on the federal government and the Catholic Church to invest in opportunities in Indian Country for tribal members to revitalize their culture, such as by helping to fund language immersion programs.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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The top echelons of Leadville society were those on the winning side of the mining equation.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Brutalist offers a dark view of American society that could resonate under a Trump restoration, while Nickel Boys spotlights the victims of institutional violence.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Private equity now dominates sectors essential to daily life, from housing to health care.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Remember that these posts are highlights of people’s lives – not their day-to-day reality.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Shelly is poised to finish her long years of education by completing a two-year fellowship.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chateau St Jean 2023 Carneros Chardonnay The Carneros Chardonnay flourishes in a cool climate with moderate temperatures, maritime winds, and daily coastal fog, creating an ideal microclimate for grape cultivation.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the country’s culture, including agave cultivation.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Automate aids the refinement of end-to-end processes and further systematization.Peter High, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Input & Connectivity Improvements The new color and size are the most obvious changes, but there are quite a few other alterations considering this is more of a refinement than a generational leap for the Ally.Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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