CULTURAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

cultural

adjective

ˈkəlch-rəl

Definition of cultural

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 His method is often to approach cultural or political phenomena, progressive or reactionary, with a mix of Gen X irony and sincere moralism which, by degrees, subtly shifts the frame of the discourse to the right. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 The canal authority has said that relocating the remains will be coordinated in advance with family members, with respect for religious beliefs, cultural sensitivities and emotional ties. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 The wider Pointe des Arts development covers more than 13 acres and is turning this end of Île Seguin into something approaching a cultural playground. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 And February’s annual Festival du Voyageur is one of Canada’s largest winter festivals, featuring huge snow sculptures, music, and cultural interpreters who bring the fur-trade era to life. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultural

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artistic

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Sy, who served as artistic producer on previous installments, makes his debut as co-showrunner alongside Louis Leterrier for the show’s fourth part, on top of co-producing it through their joint banner Carrousel Studios.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
There’s a display of the house’s skin care from the past and present, while other artistic creations here are by Victoire de Castellane, Jean-Michel Othoniel and India Mahdavi.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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