as in marginal
located at or near a border
a frontier town with a reputation for vice and lawlessness
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as in border
a region along the dividing line between two countries
the Apaches were once feared on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico frontier
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as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
Alaska has been called America's last frontier
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Recent Examples of frontier
David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
Meanwhile, sonic storytelling looms as the next frontier for luxury brands.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
The series will highlight the tense showdowns between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the strength of pioneer women and the drive of abolitionists and fortune seekers who helped shape the American frontier.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 May 2025
It was heralded as a new frontier in profile-making.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 25 May 2025
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The frontier of the solar industry then moved to China, where massive innovations in manufacturing drove down costs even further and helped make solar energy even more competitive with coal and gas.
—David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
Meanwhile, sonic storytelling looms as the next frontier for luxury brands.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
The series will highlight the tense showdowns between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the strength of pioneer women and the drive of abolitionists and fortune seekers who helped shape the American frontier.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 May 2025
It was heralded as a new frontier in profile-making.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontier
Adjective
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With the large tourist population supplying a significant portion of state tax revenue therefore meaning likely marginal sales tax savings for Floridians, voters favor property tax reform over sales tax cuts.—
Robert McClure III,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Still, based on consensus estimates, the company's sales are projected to reach $23.4 billion in 2026, representing a marginal decline from the $23.6 billion recorded last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The legislation would fulfill Trump’s key campaign promises, including an extension of his 2017 tax cuts, no taxes on tips and overtime and additional border security, paid for, in part, by cuts to Medicaid.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The longtime border journalist Todd Miller told me that border-security agencies such as C.B.P. and ICE have long relied on private contractors, including security guards who do menial work at ports of entry so that Border Patrol can conduct more rigorous missions.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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The final leg of the tour wraps up the experience in Burgundy, France, the European home of Butterfield & Robinson, for wine tastings in local vineyards, scenic rides through the countryside, and stays at luxury chateaux.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The two countries did agree on exchanging bodies of soldiers killed in action.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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By creating a single market for goods and services across 54 countries, AfCFTA improves the ease of doing business and increases cross-border opportunities.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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As search after search came up dry, mathematicians eventually ran out of steam, and the problem became a backwater.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
5 May 2025
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The folksy 72-year-old Louisianan has been training horses since 1991 and has had success, but mostly with cheap horses running for small prizes in racing’s backwaters.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Whole armies could be hidden, fleets of warships could vanish on the high seas, and even whole cities could be built in the hinterland and kept secret.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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But Census data indicate that the region’s eastern hinterlands are growing at a faster click.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The one-mile trail through the forest provides ample opportunity to photograph the picturesque backcountry.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Where to stay: 10 backcountry wilderness campgrounds, RV/tent campground at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon, equestrian camping at Frijole Ranch, multiple overnight options in El Paso.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Then in September, a Secret Service agent spotted the muzzle of a rifle sticking out of a fence in bushes at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club while scouting the course ahead of Trump.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Fire officials said it was reported that the child was caught by an adult and landed in a bush, which helped break the fall.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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“Frontier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontier. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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