as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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as in cultivated
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of cultured
Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Neither Eriksson nor Capello seemed particularly determined to evolve the style of play and make England a more cultured footballing side.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Wilk, an Israeli venture, focuses on producing cultured milk fats, used in making cheese and yogurt.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Gregg’s dance school, at the Bachelors’ Club in rural Tarbolton, was a steppingstone on Burns’s path to becoming cultured and, Innes said, most likely a place to meet women.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Neither Eriksson nor Capello seemed particularly determined to evolve the style of play and make England a more cultured footballing side.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Wilk, an Israeli venture, focuses on producing cultured milk fats, used in making cheese and yogurt.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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Exile away from the rest of the civilized federation.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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To someone from a hardscrabble life, Hartford seemed so posh and civilized to him.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
Verb
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Understated enough for the office but refined enough for a Parisian sidewalk café, the polished leather and cushioned sole deliver comfort and sophistication in equal parts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The final cut of this documentary feels perfectly polished, but according to those who made the film, the process was a little messy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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As the allegations surfaced and then grew, Manson was dropped by CAA as a client and axed from acting roles in American Gods and Creepshow.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Walton, the basketball great and accomplished broadcaster, died in May 2024 from colon cancer.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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When at Maryland from 1999 to 2003, Steve Blake grew into one of the program’s most accomplished starting point guards.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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