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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
Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The human experience has changed a lot lately: Creativity can be outsourced to AI, culture lives in flickering fragments on screens, and we social animals are spending tons of time alone.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Steve Brozak, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The musical activations will be flanked by a cultural program developed by art consultant, cultural strategist and editor Myrna Ayad and hinged on conversations and performances focused on regional female talents to highlight the contribution of Arab women to culture.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
The human experience has changed a lot lately: Creativity can be outsourced to AI, culture lives in flickering fragments on screens, and we social animals are spending tons of time alone.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
And using current diagnostic methods, culturing blood or tissue samples to identify the organisms responsible for infections takes 24 to 72 hours to yield initial results.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Active cells that require a continuous and substantial supply of energy to maintain their function are more difficult to culture than cells with lower energy requirements.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture
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Related: The Best Times to Visit Belize Archaeologists believe the Offering Cave became a pilgrimage site during a devastating drought around the year 900 that contributed to the collapse of Mayan civilization.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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For most of civilization, people have lived in monarchies or tyrannies of some sort, and most of them managed to be OK.—
Jeremy P. Shapiro,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Simple lifestyle tweaks over time can lead to significant long-term savings without sacrificing overall quality of life.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Erewhon, the luxury supermarket chain that turned grocery shopping into a hyper-trendy Los Angeles lifestyle, is ramping up its pace of expansion.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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At one point, lavender was cultivated on nearly 1,000 hectares of Hvar, and the island itself accounted for nearly 10 percent of the world’s total lavender production.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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As was the case in the Middle East and Afghanistan, ISIS' West Africa Province (ISWAP) cultivated local partnerships by capitalizing on existing conflicts between government forces and insurgents, including Nigeria's powerful Boko Haram, to establish itself as a major player in the region.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Labor shortages, among other factors, are causing some hiring managers and supervisors to prioritize the weighted value of experience and skills above education.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kim said he’s been mulling legislation that could win bipartisan support and help people come together — perhaps investments in civics education or a national service program as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Those rights holders include record labels, publishers, independent distributors, performance rights organizations and collecting societies.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Emerging, re-emerging, and evolving pathogens continue to threaten society.—
Juan Manuel Santos,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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The bacteria grew so fast that the fungal immune system noticed them—and handily locked them away for disposal.—
Molly Herring,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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Industry leaders grew more involved in regional affairs, focusing on subjects such as permitting and transportation.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments!—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, promoting the final season of Harlem, the actress explained why this is one of the happiest seasons of her life.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Culture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culture. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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