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
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
His style is based on a unique blend of physicality and cultured in-possession play.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Otto File Brioche: Paired with cultured seaweed butter.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
When Van Buren meets Tóth, he is fascinated by the architect’s cultured perspective.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The process is longest for tuberculosis, which requires samples to be cultured, grown naturally on special plates covered with nutrients, before they can be tested.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
His style is based on a unique blend of physicality and cultured in-possession play.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Otto File Brioche: Paired with cultured seaweed butter.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
When Van Buren meets Tóth, he is fascinated by the architect’s cultured perspective.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultured
Adjective
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This is far, far beneath the dignity of a civilized society.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Honoring and showing gratitude to those who step up to help others regardless of their origins is one sign of a civilized society that recognizes the worth of all human beings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 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
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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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And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Onscreen, Supergirl has historically been portrayed as a kind, good-hearted, polished girl — not dissimilar to Superman, in fact.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 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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But a year later, things grew ugly again.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Today, he’s recognized as one of the most accomplished architects of all time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Davis was described as an accomplished photographer, videographer, filmmaker and editor with skill in the technical performing arts.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultured. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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