as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
the museum's annual gala for charity attracts not only a very wealthy, but also a very cultivated crowd
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as in developed
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in promoted
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivated
Julia Horowitz, CNN, 19 Dec. 2022
The cultivated meat space could be worth $25 billion by 2030.
—Khaled Bin Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2022
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The property came to be known as The Boyhood Farm, and Earl cultivated crops like corn, cotton and sugar cane in addition to peanuts.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The cultivated meat industry thinks its technology provides a better option.
—Julia Horowitz, CNN, 19 Dec. 2022
The cultivated meat space could be worth $25 billion by 2030.
—Khaled Bin Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2022
Verb
As a child, Carter’s days consisted of working on the peanut farm that his family had cultivated.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The property came to be known as The Boyhood Farm, and Earl cultivated crops like corn, cotton and sugar cane in addition to peanuts.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivated
Adjective
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Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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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
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The fabrics are developed by Denim Deal member mills and contain a minimum of 20 percent PCR cotton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
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Like a callus developed from lifting weights, the Kicks earned its toughness the hard way.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Nationally and around the Big Ten, social media grew agitated at Raiola for his attempts to emulate Patrick Mahomes.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The affected oysters and clams were harvested from November 15 to December 11 by Rudy's Shellfish in Washington and have been linked to norovirus, which can cause stomach flu symptoms.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Timing is also of the essence, and just as crops must be planted, watered and harvested at the right moment, businesses must execute decisions at optimal points to maximize returns.—
Stefano Carganico,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Jets acquired Rodgers in April 2023, hoping the four-time NFL MVP would elevate a roster with offensive playmakers and a stout defense to Super Bowl contention.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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He was acquired in the middle of the 2020-21 season from the Brooklyn Nets as part of the blockbuster deal that saw James Harden head east in a trade that included the Houston Rockets.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Cultivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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