as in culture
a group that has beliefs and behaviors that are different from the main groups within a culture or society
a subculture of local painters a subculture of poverty and crime
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Recent Examples of subculture
Tattoos can connote in-group belonging or membership to a subculture.
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
What have four seasons of the show taught you about that part of the country and the evangelical subculture?
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Life drawing classes, singing bowl concerts, rope bondage groups: For decades, all have been welcome at their 2,500-square-foot meeting room upstairs, a sanctuary for Kansas City subcultures.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
What have four seasons of the show taught you about that part of the country and the evangelical subculture?
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Life drawing classes, singing bowl concerts, rope bondage groups: For decades, all have been welcome at their 2,500-square-foot meeting room upstairs, a sanctuary for Kansas City subcultures.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subculture
Noun
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On the surface, the rationale might be restoring culture or increasing collaboration.—
Alise Cortez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Gio Willis Gio Willis, born in Mexico City, comes from a lineage deeply rooted in strength, culture, and discipline.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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This heartbreaking but optimistic memoir urges readers to confront inequality and consider their role in the struggle for justice; a call to action for a more just society.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Subculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subculture. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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