as in grass
a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Recent Examples of meadow
Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Letting at least some of your lawn grow into a more meadow-like area.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Toile prints are always in fashion—and the meadow-like pattern of this shower curtain brings a tranquil detail to your indoor spa.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Letting at least some of your lawn grow into a more meadow-like area.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Toile prints are always in fashion—and the meadow-like pattern of this shower curtain brings a tranquil detail to your indoor spa.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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The artificial field was installed in 2006 under then-head coach Mike Nolan, who wanted a spot to practice if the grass fields got wet and slippery during bad weather.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 49ers have a pair of grass fields that run north and south but are only 80 yards long and include just one end zone (on the south end).—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trees border pastures and fields of corn and beans.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whereas mammoths preferred the cold, dry grasslands that spread as Ice Age glaciers expanded, Mammut preferred the warmer, wetter habitats of Pleistocene forests and thrived during the interglacial reprieves from the ice.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The population of grassland birds in the U.S. has dropped by 43% since 1970, as row-crop production, drought and habitat loss take their toll, the report says.—
Sarah Metz,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article WEST SACRAMENTO — The strong scent of cow pasture rode in on the afternoon breeze.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Meander down a long gravel driveway to join an eight-person tour led by Carter. Grab a brush and head out to pasture to meet cows like the affable Ellie, a 5-year-old Highland who loves the limelight, and Bonnie, the independent matriarch.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The structure will be the latest addition to Veteran’s Memorial Park, a half-acre triangular plot across the street from the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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And if the final episode's plot lines, motifs and even cinematography seem a little familiar, there's a reason why.—
Audrey Gibbs,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wind gusts up to 35 mph will be possible on the plains through Sunday evening and stronger winds are forecast for Monday afternoon.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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Low visibility and high winds have caused multiple crashes across the south plains in Texas.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What do beef tallow, prairie dresses and the quiet luxury trend all have in common?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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These and other prairie plants provide an ideal habitat for hundreds of pollinators and insect species including bunchgrass skippers and dreamy dusky wing butterflies.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Under the county’s ownership, the old prison and grounds became a park, a golf course, three schools, and an arts center.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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