as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a civilized older couple who are celebrated for holding dinner parties that are attended by the city's best and brightest
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Recent Examples of civilized
Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Up against that, the Flexi Lite certainly feels more high-tech and civilized, and scoops up gunky messes that a regular mop would mainly distribute around the floor.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
This is a full-scale aggression by a deranged state against a civilized one.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Promoting a civilized society is more important than ever, said Deborah Jordy, SCFD’s executive director for the last decade.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The civilized come wrapped in the colors of pure pink-white skin; the uncivilized bear the burdens of the night, mud and soil—brown to ebony skin.
—Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Up against that, the Flexi Lite certainly feels more high-tech and civilized, and scoops up gunky messes that a regular mop would mainly distribute around the floor.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
This is a full-scale aggression by a deranged state against a civilized one.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Promoting a civilized society is more important than ever, said Deborah Jordy, SCFD’s executive director for the last decade.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilized
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
Verb
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Authentic and relatable videos often perform better than highly polished productions.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Nanette Nanette Lepore Freedom Stretch Pants These straight-leg pants are at once casual and polished, thanks to a tab fly, buttoned back welt pockets, and hems that hit right above the ankles on most people.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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From California to Ohio to Illinois, Lily Berhalter has lived the itinerant lifestyle that comes with being a member of one of America’s most accomplished soccer families.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two of the most accomplished Audi race cars are now up for grabs—and the marque will even provide trackside support for the buyers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Civilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilized. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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