Definition of culturalnext
as in artistic
of or relating to the fine arts with its many museums, theaters, and opera and ballet companies, the city is a cultural paradise

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Recent Examples of cultural Fifteen years later, the niche local broadcast on K-Beach Radio has ballooned into a cultural movement that extends far behind his alma mater’s campus. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, their supporting cast, rival players and neurotic fans and critics combined to form a perfect storm of cultural chaos. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 And its sudden demise comes amidst a continuing decline in funding for cultural and scientific institutions. — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for cultural
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artistic
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  • The original design, which debuted during artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière’s show, featured some yellow elements throughout, including at the bust layered effect and the minimal seams just beneath the bustline.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Artist Petersen recalled the artistic freedom that came from living in London squats (empty buildings without the owner’s permission).
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Cultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultural. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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