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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago
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as in culture
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
by the 18th century Boston had reached a level of civilization sufficiently advanced to support a circle of portrait painters
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Recent Examples of civilization
But the behavior may be older than civilization itself, with some studies suggesting Neanderthals swapped spit with modern humans—and shared each other’s oral microbes—more than 100,000 years ago.
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Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024
The skeletal remains could help scientists unearth some of the mysteries around Viking DNA, and provide new answers about this centuries-old civilization.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
Marcello Canuto: Generally speaking, the archaeological community agrees that climate change played a role in the collapse of Maya civilization in the Classic Lowlands.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Western civilization was under attack, though most people were scared to say this out loud.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024
The skeletal remains could help scientists unearth some of the mysteries around Viking DNA, and provide new answers about this centuries-old civilization.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
Marcello Canuto: Generally speaking, the archaeological community agrees that climate change played a role in the collapse of Maya civilization in the Classic Lowlands.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Western civilization was under attack, though most people were scared to say this out loud.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilization
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Make decisions that complement your lifestyle and bring you in contact with people who share your beliefs and interests.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Veteran New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who started at the tabloid in 1989, is once again going after lifestyle guru Martha Stewart following the release of the new Netflix documentary Martha.David Mack, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Michael Barnes writes about the people, places, culture and history of Austin and Texas.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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If Arizona State football's fan culture has defining characteristics, it was constructed between the two buttes of Cynicism and Skepticism.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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These services underpin our society and people's financial well-being.Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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His youngest child, Ruby, lived long enough to find out how little her society cared about them.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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So to be able to have that kind of accomplishment here.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Still, for Army to even be in this environment and in contention for a CFP spot is an accomplishment considering its place in the sport’s hierarchy.Tim Casey, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Paired with regular cleaning, that simple action can extend the life of your bed.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Clinging to life, Kristina Lara’s only concern lay with the welfare of her young children.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Educating and Engaging Consumers Finally, consumer education plays a critical role in driving the shift toward sustainability.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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The designer has joined forces with online education platform MasterClass to help homeowners create a meaningful home while enjoying the process.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Chateau St Jean 2023 Carneros Chardonnay The Carneros Chardonnay flourishes in a cool climate with moderate temperatures, maritime winds, and daily coastal fog, creating an ideal microclimate for grape cultivation.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the country’s culture, including agave cultivation.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on the extraction, refinement, and distribution of technical minerals, particularly lithium, through its mining claims in Utah.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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When Trump brings the cost of energy down by facilitating the exploration, development, refinement, and distribution of our natural resources, all of America will pay less for gas at the pump, less for food and other commodities, and will experience more economic freedom.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Civilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilization. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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