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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
Time isn’t just marching on—your civilization is about to molt, caterpillar-style.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
Churches, schools, stores, banks, pretty women and Christianity have reached us, and all other marks of civilization, except whiskey and lawsuits, have made their appearance in our midst.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Naturally, the team couldn't find enough source material to form similar sets for all civilizations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The film is set long after humans and all other life forms have disappeared from the Earth, leaving just remnants of our global civilization behind.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
Churches, schools, stores, banks, pretty women and Christianity have reached us, and all other marks of civilization, except whiskey and lawsuits, have made their appearance in our midst.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Naturally, the team couldn't find enough source material to form similar sets for all civilizations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The film is set long after humans and all other life forms have disappeared from the Earth, leaving just remnants of our global civilization behind.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for civilization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
Noun
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Overall, though, achieving bigger muscles shouldn't come at the expense of an overall healthier lifestyle.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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For some renters, such a lifestyle can be both eco-friendly and practical.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Hiring for culture fit is often a recipe for only working with people who look, act and think the same.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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As Benjamin says, rethinking and reimagining a dish to create something new isn’t just important for the culture but also for growth.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the special, Maron comments on everything from society’s obsession with turmeric, to the end times of Trump, and the cultish, religious vibes of Marvel superfans.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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David Cannon, Aurora Medicaid cut will be devastating for society’s most vulnerable In Washington, the new U.S. House budget framework directs the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion in spending.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Placing summaries of your background and accomplishments on social networking channels and participating in those organizations opens doors in a way that in-person conferences and networking events used to in pre-pandemic times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Watts stars as Iris, a woman who finds her comfortable New York life upended when her friend and mentor Walter (Murray) bequeaths her his Great Dane, Apollo.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her family then tries to play matchmaker just as Pia’s ex, Charlie (Fiennes Tiffin), resurfaces in her life.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Project 2025 noted that the Civil Penalty Fund was created both to provide money to compensate victims of financial rip-offs and to fund programs in financial literacy and consumer education.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Women are underrepresented at every stage - from education to entrepreneurship.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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Real Estate and Infrastructure: Profitable Opportunities Cannabis legalization has sparked significant demand for specialized real estate, such as cultivation facilities, retail dispensaries, and distribution centers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Moldova has traces of grape cultivation stretching back thousands of years, and started exporting wine to Russia in large volumes in the 14th century.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Sunday Rose, in a layered ensemble of a zippered top, voluminous skirt, and a two-toned jacket, embodies the collection’s theme of youthful refinement.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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This stage involves careful planning, execution and refinement, including critical technical decisions such as choosing technologies and defining architecture.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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