cultivation

noun

ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
Definition of cultivationnext
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 Bermuda grass rhizomes can occur 6 to 8 inches deep, so simply pulling the surface runners or shallow cultivation will not eliminate it. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Of the 13,661 rupees the average rural agricultural household earned per month, according to a 2021–22 NABARD survey, only one-third came from cultivation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 On June 9, 2022 Thailand officially decriminalized marijuana cultivation and possession and the government plans to give away 1 million cannabis plants for fee to people throughout the country. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivation
  1. culture
  2. education
  3. civilization
  4. accomplishment
  5. refinement
  6. knowledge
  7. literacy
  8. manners
Noun
  • Former senior vice president of people and culture Erin Dangerfield, now Golden State’s chief people officer, allegedly questioned Vasquez about her responses in the survey.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Spotify acquired The Ringer — a sports and pop culture website and podcast network — in 2020 for more than $200 million, according to reports.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of culture
Noun
  • There will always be a big difference between training and education.
    — Raghu Krishnaiah, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader.
    — Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • Some of Western civilization’s greatest artists, including Botticelli, Raphael, Rubens, Canova, Cezanne, and Picasso, have all adapted their forms according to the tastes of the time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And to be useful, these civilizations need to be predictable.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of civilization
Noun
  • It’s often said that great athletes struggle to talk about their sport and their accomplishments.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Noun
  • The bezels appear marginally slimmer but the overall design is a refinement rather than a reinvention.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But for now, the idea sits on the drawing board, awaiting feedback and refinement.
    — Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of refinement
Noun
  • Desai said the group separately verified with people with direct knowledge of the matter that the exchange is under consideration.
    — Jake Spring The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From one source that had strong knowledge of the Cowboys’ roster, Jones is viewed as a clear upgrade over the depth that was at the tackle spot in Dallas, although Jones will need a few weeks to return to his maximum physical skill set.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Your readership is growing at a time when literacy rates are declining.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Reading aloud offers a child more than the chance to develop literacy skills.
    — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of literacy
Noun
  • An agent with read-only access is a search engine with better manners.
    — Antony P Gregory, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of manners

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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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