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
For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Momeni handled the cultivation of the bacteria, while Wang used the bacterial cultures for battery cathode leaching.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation legalizing the possession, use and cultivation of cannabis in the state.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
The new Sauska Tokaj Winery redefines the relationship between architecture and grape cultivation.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Momeni handled the cultivation of the bacteria, while Wang used the bacterial cultures for battery cathode leaching.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation legalizing the possession, use and cultivation of cannabis in the state.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
The new Sauska Tokaj Winery redefines the relationship between architecture and grape cultivation.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
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The ideal of the Achillean warrior lives on as a touchstone for anyone attempting to understand or reinvent military culture.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But there was something about the way Matthew embraced the assignment of being the Sexiest Man Alive and saw a flattering playfulness in the pop culture accolade that made hanging with him uniquely memorable.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Head Start provides free child care and early education to kids living in poverty, while also serving as a coordinator of services, like health care and food access, to their families.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The story of Western civilization is for the most part a collection of tales told by, for, and about the ruling families whose smile was fortune and whose frown was death.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, my ride was a test-run for ensuring continuity of government in the event of a nuclear attack — but as the film underscores, one wrong move could take us beyond test runs and bring civilization crashing down.—
Ernest J. Moniz,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those accomplishments should be more than milestones.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over the decades, Çırağan Palace has hosted royalty, statesmen, and global icons, all drawn by its blend of history and refinement.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Closed rhinoplasty may suit subtler refinements with less swelling.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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And ultimately, this open-mindedness to Inuit knowledge moved the science forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the scenario that Dynamite presents, with no knowledge of the missile’s source, Karbler believes a president would likely exercise restraint and think about the larger picture.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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After all, in the early days of literacy, reading—now perhaps the paradigmatic example of a non-screen-time activity—was considered ominous; people reading silently to themselves might have seemed demented.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Still, Medicare costs could even out depending on which parts recipients are accessing based on their needs, according to Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Good manners involves consideration for others, which sometimes means not spending too much time thinking about their behavior.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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