as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
a report on the arctic tundra of Alaska and the polar bears that inhabit that vast, frozen plain
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Recent Examples of tundra
That first day on the Northwest Passage is far and away the most colorful, the tundra dappled with the autumn colors and shore excursions to view the two-billion-year-old stromatolites at Port Epworth, an area nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The room features heated bathroom floors and thoughtful Nordic design touches that make the space feel both efficient and welcoming — a far cry from the tundra on the other side of the glass.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
The genetic sequences in question are mammoth, collected from ancient samples discovered in the frozen tundra, that will then be edited into genes found in Asian elephant cells, according to Bloomberg.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Buy Now 06 of 10 ‘Alice in a Winter Wonderland’ by Jan Brett
What if Alice's Adventures in Wonderland took place in the Alaskan tundra?
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The room features heated bathroom floors and thoughtful Nordic design touches that make the space feel both efficient and welcoming — a far cry from the tundra on the other side of the glass.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
The genetic sequences in question are mammoth, collected from ancient samples discovered in the frozen tundra, that will then be edited into genes found in Asian elephant cells, according to Bloomberg.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Buy Now 06 of 10 ‘Alice in a Winter Wonderland’ by Jan Brett
What if Alice's Adventures in Wonderland took place in the Alaskan tundra?
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tundra
Noun
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Upstairs from the bar in the boarding house, lost souls confess their secrets to a prairie witch named the Antidote.—
Lauren LeBlanc,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Go glamping surrounded by prairie grasslands here and hike and bike along 100 miles of lonely trails.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
21 Feb. 2025
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Their lives intertwine with the steppe in ways that are deeply human.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Their weapon, the Sarmat, is named for centuries-old nomads who traversed the steppe on horse.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
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Amidst the towering oak trees, visitors can spot fallow, red and roe deer grazing all throughout the year, while the park’s vast plains and jagged rock formations also form the perfect haven for a diverse array of raptors.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the late 1800s, there were as many as a million living among prairie dog colonies in the plains, as far north as Saskatchewan and as far south as northern Mexico.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the 20th century, after scientists found many fossils and stone tools in East African savannas, many researchers concluded that our species was especially adapted to life in grasslands and open woodlands, where humans could hunt great herds of mammals.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park Located just 10 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park showcases the dramatic mountain range, its grasslands and nearby lakes.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s known mostly for the Namib Desert coming down to the Atlantic Ocean coast, but also for mountains, canyons and savannas.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the new exhibits includes a 23-acre African savanna featuring rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and lions, according to past reporting.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Tundra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tundra. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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