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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
Now, season three is raising the stakes by bringing in the most relatable thing the show has done — the threat of the total collapse of civilization.
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Caracol dates back to 900 B.C., according to the Caracol Archaeological Project, and lasted centuries until the collapse of the Maya civilization in A.D. 800-900.
—Kerry Breen
july 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Some students admitted that they were unsettled, and even moved, by the simple tableau of Heston weeping in front of the last symbol of an extinct civilization.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Hamilton is a man of civilization, but of the wholesome, invigorating variety.
—Thomas Meaney, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Caracol dates back to 900 B.C., according to the Caracol Archaeological Project, and lasted centuries until the collapse of the Maya civilization in A.D. 800-900.
—Kerry Breen
july 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Some students admitted that they were unsettled, and even moved, by the simple tableau of Heston weeping in front of the last symbol of an extinct civilization.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Hamilton is a man of civilization, but of the wholesome, invigorating variety.
—Thomas Meaney, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
Noun
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This radical lifestyle shift sparked a DIY renaissance.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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In terms of lifestyle interests, the same poll shows travel for pleasure ranks first, with health and wellness fourth.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Combining the family’s love for Greek culture, nature and food, with their passion for yoga and mindfulness, Kea Retreat offers travelers the option to book a five or six-night retreat or simply indulge in a relaxing and restorative hotel stay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Yes, artists are important to the persistence of culture, but artisanal skills must take a back seat to functional skills when a colony is still in its early stage.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As time goes on, some of his accomplishments have been matched — and even beaten — by other K-pop stars.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Ebert credits his employees with many of the company’s accomplishments.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Mann has brought the lovable Mr. Leroy Brown to life in multiple projects, including the film Meet the Browns (2008) and the TV series of the same name (2009–2011), not to mention numerous Madea films.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Pictures of Iris the dog, who struggles with shelter life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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With financial struggles and worries often cited as reasons for people having fewer children, solutions often focus on calling for policies that include making child care, health care, housing and education more accessible.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The company plans to sell or divest all its Michigan assets, including four cultivation and processing facilities, 20 retail stores and real estate by the second half of the year, according to a news release.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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The collection is designed with Hot Wheels fans in mind, yet also features a distinct air of refinement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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And even for complex coding projects like the ones studied, the researchers are also optimistic that further refinement of AI tools could lead to future efficiency gains for programmers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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