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
La Prairie evokes a dreamy meadow filled with geometric blooms and bows, while Le Firmament explores the heavens, the celestial Western stars, illustrated with beads and swirling paisley patterns.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Washington's wildflower season is long and varied, from mid-April bloomers at Ebey's Landing, Mima Mounds and the Wenatchee foothills to the meadows of Mount Rainier in August.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Seventy-foot walls of glass overlook rolling meadows planted with native species and the Taconic Mountains in the distance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Washington's wildflower season is long and varied, from mid-April bloomers at Ebey's Landing, Mima Mounds and the Wenatchee foothills to the meadows of Mount Rainier in August.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Seventy-foot walls of glass overlook rolling meadows planted with native species and the Taconic Mountains in the distance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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After about 4 weeks, the grass is established and beginning to grow aggressively to fill in thin or bare areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Zara came extra prepared for the rainy outdoor appearance, wearing protective stoppers on the heels of her shoes to prevent her from sinking into the wet grass.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Both teams’ trainers joined EMS to get him onto a cart and off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Related article Fan in critical condition after accidental fall onto the field at PNC Park during Pirates-Cubs game, police say The 20-year-old Markwood, fell from the right field wall onto the field and was listed in critical condition.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Native to the grasslands and forests of West and Central Africa, the ball python spends much of its time hidden in burrows or underbrush.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today, eastern quolls are primarily found in the eastern part of the island of Tasmania, and in farmlands, open grasslands, dry forests, woodlands, coastal scrub, and alpine heathland.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Unobstructed views take in the property’s natural setting among trees, vines, pastures and hills.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, multi-species pasture mixes will be tested alongside current land management methods to compare results.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Apr. 2025
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The more than 2 million people who attended Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, had no idea of a plot that, if successful, would have turned the event into a tragedy fueled by hate.—
Arthur Coelho Bezerra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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As Variety previously reported, the plot of Season 5 remains under wraps, but it is known that Season 5 picks up days after Season 4 ends, as Emily settles into her beautiful apartment in Rome to run Agence Grateau’s Italian office.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Spanning more than 100 hectares and home to around 1,000 exotic animals, which roamed freely across open plains, Safari Africain had opened its doors to the public two years earlier in a bid to become a premier tourist attraction and boost job creation in the region.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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Choosing plain, nonfat Greek yogurt can save you 65 calories in a 6-ounce serving compared to the whole-fat version.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is a space committed to capturing the sojourners who are determined to travel in headwear that—while perhaps practical for herding cattle across the prairie—is decidedly impractical for air travel.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Organizers in Rock Hill look to break ground next year on Marlie Center, a $35 million downtown performing arts center.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, a Florida high school principal sent a video to parents warning them of the trend's dangers, asserting that any student participating in it on school grounds would face suspension, reported Florida Today, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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