cultured
adjective
cul·tured
ˈkəl-chərd 
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: produced under artificial conditions
cultured viruses
cultured pearls
Examples of cultured in a Sentence
the most highly cultured period of the country's long history
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Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Turgenev, Conrad and James found something captivating about political revolutionaries who were also well educated, cultured and sensitive.
—Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Many of the finer points of a Parmigiani Fleurier watch, then, are purely for the edification and enjoyment of a cultured clientele with enough knowledge and refinement to appreciate the details.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Some research in mice and cultured cells hint that microplastics have the potential to cause damage, and epidemiological research suggests that microplastics are associated with respiratory, digestive, and reproductive issues, as well as colon and lung cancer.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Turgenev, Conrad and James found something captivating about political revolutionaries who were also well educated, cultured and sensitive.
—Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Many of the finer points of a Parmigiani Fleurier watch, then, are purely for the edification and enjoyment of a cultured clientele with enough knowledge and refinement to appreciate the details.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Some research in mice and cultured cells hint that microplastics have the potential to cause damage, and epidemiological research suggests that microplastics are associated with respiratory, digestive, and reproductive issues, as well as colon and lung cancer.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultured
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“Cultured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultured. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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