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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago
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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
This demon used to be a giant boar, but was driven mad after being shot with an iron bullet, a sign that civilization is irreversibly encroaching on the natural world.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The Universe should be full of alien civilizations.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s a photograph of the original—a sculpture older than the United States, and from a civilization to which many Mesoamericans owe an artistic debt—being lowered by crane into the plaza of the Seagram Building.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
But very soon, on the timescale of human civilization, that may change.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The Universe should be full of alien civilizations.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s a photograph of the original—a sculpture older than the United States, and from a civilization to which many Mesoamericans owe an artistic debt—being lowered by crane into the plaza of the Seagram Building.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
But very soon, on the timescale of human civilization, that may change.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
Noun
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Bianca has been a lifestyle editor and journalist for over two decades now.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Perri Ormont Blumberg is a contributing lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Laura Jackson The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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While out in society, Elizabeth interacts with single men like Mr. Darcy, an outwardly curmudgeon who is misunderstood.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Performing there had been a dream of mine, so that day made big impact on my life.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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And finally, Tallahassee’s assault on public education is showing no signs of slowing.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some educators say the administration's moves to cut funding at colleges and universities amounts to a war on higher education.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2025
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Weed Possession Legalized In Virginia In 2021 The Virginia legislature legalized the possession and limited cultivation of recreational marijuana for adults in 2021.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Because of the Prince Regent’s great interest in fashion, art, music and and literature, the era became known for an elevation in style, refinement and elegance.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The building itself, a 13-story Art Deco gem from the 1920s, still holds onto its old-school charm and refinement, right down to the hushed lobby and three massive stone thunderbirds on its façade.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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