cultures 1 of 2

plural of culture
as in civilizations
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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cultures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of culture

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Noun
  • Should the Voyager probes be intercepted by any alien civilizations during their missions, Carter’s message was meant to introduce them to humanity, said Matthew Shindell, a curator of planetary science and exploration at the National Air and Space Museum.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Machine civilizations are here.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
  • As China grows richer, its appetite for seafood has also soared.
    Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Jessie Holmes, who appeared on the long-running Nat Geo series Life Below Zero that follows people living subsistence lifestyles in the most remote parts of Alaska, won the famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As were the brands trying to fit in with GLP-1 lifestyles.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultures. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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