CULTURE Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkəl-chər

Definition of culture

as in civilization

a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts because of its wide reputation as a place of culture, Boston became known as "the Athens of America"

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as in lifestyle

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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verb

as in to cultivate

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care culture bacteria in laboratory dishes

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Recent Examples of culture

Noun

The mafia saga and pop culture phenomenon ran for six seasons (1999–2007) and won 21 Emmys. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 This European capital was just named the world’s most livable city for the second year in a row thanks to its outstanding education, healthcare, infrastructure and culture. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Verb

Sarhan and his colleagues cultured live yeast from the samples, but their shotgun metagenomics results also revealed a bunch of short fragments of DNA, most bearing the kind of damage that happens when DNA molecules break down over time. — ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026 Facing pushback from France’s centrist and left-leaning cultural and media sectors, relations thawed for a time after Dati’s energy and determination won her grudging respect from some quarters amid hope that her combative style might be to culture’s benefit. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for culture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for culture

Noun

The laws governing a molecule are not identical to the laws governing a cell, a mind, an organization or a civilization.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of civilization

Noun

These standout ballads touted a rugged lifestyle with elements of organized crime, which aided his primo’s ascent to the mainstream.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
There were plenty of accessories too, from skateboards and surfboards to caps, sunglasses and, of course, luggage, which reinforced the lifestyle narrative as much as the garments themselves.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of lifestyle

Verb

But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of cultivate

Noun

To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Another $10 million will pay for voter education and outreach.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of education

Noun

What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
This transition caused society to contend with both the benefits and dangers of our new technology.

— Will Marshall, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of society

Verb

The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.

— James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of grow

Verb

Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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