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
January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
After a brief theatrical run, a slightly longer tenure on VOD and a lifetime of cable re-runs every Father’s Day, this frontier opus would trot off into the sunset as a footnote in Alec Baldwin‘s post-30 Rock, pre-reality TV show career.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
But with its rugged mountain backdrop, the film now kicks off in frontier Wyoming.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The advertising frontier represents yet another example of how crypto casinos operate in regulatory gray areas, constantly adapting to reach audiences globally from day one.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Colonizing the Sea: Libertarians have long looked at ocean living as the next frontier.
—January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
After a brief theatrical run, a slightly longer tenure on VOD and a lifetime of cable re-runs every Father’s Day, this frontier opus would trot off into the sunset as a footnote in Alec Baldwin‘s post-30 Rock, pre-reality TV show career.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
But with its rugged mountain backdrop, the film now kicks off in frontier Wyoming.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The advertising frontier represents yet another example of how crypto casinos operate in regulatory gray areas, constantly adapting to reach audiences globally from day one.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontier
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Most of what’s found doesn’t really apply to the gameplay in real time — even the guns pilfered from enemy corpses end up being marginal upgrades best used as a swap once ammo is low.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The rest of the state is at a marginal risk, including Jonesboro and West Memphis, which means isolated, severe thunderstorms are possible, according to the weather service.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2025
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What transpired after India’s May 7 military response was the most serious incident between India and Pakistan since the 1999 Kargil border conflict.—
Lisa Curtis,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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The bill is also expected to roll back several clean energy provisions implemented under former President Joe Biden and increase spending on defense and border security.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Tsou is a longtime producing and writing partner of Sean Baker, who produces and co-writes this story of a mother who returns to Taipei with her two daughters after several years of living in the countryside to open a night market stand.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Its quiet roads, rolling farmland, friendly communities, and local businesses provide a sense of escape, a slower pace of life, and the chance to unwind in Virginia's countryside.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
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In Washington, the White House said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in constant contact with the leaders of both countries and reiterated that President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict de-escalate.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Trump should therefore deal with each country on their own terms and structure healthy bilateral relationships with each.—
Christopher Shays,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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The setup is also familiar but effective: A water conflict on a backwater planet.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
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Who knew there’d be so many backwater swamps, potholes and detours on the road to making America great again.—
Steve Lopez,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Like those hinterland émigrés cobbling together a revue at a boîte, Encores!—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In The Bulwark, Jonathan V. Last emphasized the strategic advantage of a movement that makes its way from the hinterlands toward Washington.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said agencies continued to search this spring since snow receded across the Adirondack backcountry.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The company’s seven-day South Island Gravel Explorer itinerary is one-of-a-kind, featuring three iconic backcountry passes, the best section of the Otago Central Rail Trail, plus the Clutha Gold and Roxburgh Gorge Trails.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
13 May 2025
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The island is thick with bush, and there are many places for a small dog to hide.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Use those around plants that appreciate acidic soil, like your azaleas and blueberry bushes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Frontier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontier. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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