as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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Recent Examples of cultivation
Large tracts between the Mississippi and Rocky Mountains were put into cultivation.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Britton, a rancher, alleged that deputies destroyed cannabis plants, cultivation structures and equipment, fencing and an electric gate on his property.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Britton, a rancher, alleged that deputies destroyed cannabis plants, cultivation structures and equipment, fencing and an electric gate on his property.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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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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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The outdated approach to medical education persists beyond university classrooms.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Due to the poor quality of public education, thousands of private schools have sprung up.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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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.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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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
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Although Oak Park resident Harriet Hawkins is nothing but humble when asked about her accomplishments, her son and husband have no doubts why the longtime nurse, nurse educator and mission volunteer has been chosen for the 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Award by the Emergency Nurses Association.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Although the tools were small, the authors state that this is not synonymous with a lack of refinement.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun implementing the next phase of its service standard refinements as part of ongoing efforts to improve mail delivery for customers nationwide.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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But in May, nine leading children’s hospitals across the country received letters from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, demanding data on revenue from pediatric gender treatments and the rates of regret among patients, according to a person with knowledge of the effort.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Some adults want their children to develop AI literacy; others see chatbots as a way to indulge young kids’ endless curiosities or engage their creativity.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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Notably, technological literacy and creative resilience will outpace coding skills in value by 2030.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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