CULTIVATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cultivation

noun

ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən

Definition of cultivation

as in culture

a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide

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Recent Examples of cultivation Organizers said the session will dive into cotton cultivation, including the stresses currently facing the crop and its growers and the innovations that are making the practice smarter and more sustainable. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 As the couple transitioned toward these ecologically minded cultivation methods, Angela tried to spark conversation about the environment at her church. — Sydney Giacalone, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 In that context, the city established a land use definition for cannabis dispensaries, then for cultivation, distribution, testing and manufacturing sites. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 While previous expressions in this series have explored a single variable at a time–first agave cultivation methods, then terroir–this release takes a broader view of the entire craft. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

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Noun

Follert credits the monthly check-ins and the direct impact employees can have in shaping the company culture for its ranking in the top 10.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Its obvious artificiality and absurdity fit neatly into an online meme culture that often revels in the uncanny.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of culture

Noun

Colleges must remember that they have been set up to provide people with an education that stretches their cognitive abilities while preparing them for whatever comes next.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Many investors have competing financial goals, such as saving for retirement, funding a child's college education, paying off student loans or buying a new home.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of education

Noun

Budge said some of her proudest accomplishments during her time on the council include Mather Veterans Village, the Sacramento region’s first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Being in the playoffs should feel like an accomplishment, but winning a series would be even more impressive.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

Normalization of the death penalty—the refinement of the technical aspect, the legal aspect, the cultural aspect—has been a centuries-long project both within and outside the government.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra brings a faster chip, redesigned thermal cooling, and better battery life, but these refinements may feel too incremental for existing Tab S11 Ultra owners.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Every auto loan article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of loan products.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of knowledge

Noun

However, to my knowledge no major American universities requires financial literacy — the language of money — from would-be students.

— Doug Wojcieszak, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
That is, parents and other guardians are a child’s first teachers, and reading aloud to children contributes to their future literacy.

— Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of literacy

Noun

Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
On the one hand, Julian Fellowes’ juicy melodrama enlists one of the finest ensembles imaginable to bring outsized intensity to a drama of manners.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

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