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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
In a nod to Tavern’s history as a sheep meadow, a flock of sheep will make an appearance during brunch, delighting kids and longtime New Yorkers alike.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Seagrass meadows like the Saya de Malha bank absorb about a fifth of all oceanic carbon.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Plants native to a meadow or grassland habitat will be accustomed to their own loose, thatch-like layer of spent foliage and stems, and should also be able to regrow through it with no trouble.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Seagrass meadows like the Saya de Malha bank absorb about a fifth of all oceanic carbon.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Plants native to a meadow or grassland habitat will be accustomed to their own loose, thatch-like layer of spent foliage and stems, and should also be able to regrow through it with no trouble.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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Officers found Dodson kneeling in the grass covered in blood and soot, according to police.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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The pollutants have fueled algae growth in the water, which destroys sea grass — the main source of food for the state’s beloved manatees.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
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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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Patrick, 29, and Brady, 47 — who have a history, both on and off the field — snapped a photo together at the exclusive bash, which was held at Carbone Miami on South Beach.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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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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These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pretending to love the enemy, spurred on by her real love, the romantic plot provides the film’s clever, titillating energy.—
Paul Vidich,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Days after Entertainment Weekly learned that the Scandal star and Onyx Collective are developing a reboot of the classic ABC dramedy, Washington teased plot details for the upcoming project to The View cohosts in response to a question from Ana Navarro.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The caves then would have been a few miles inland, near vast plains with plenty of animals, such as antelope.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the radioactive corridors of nuclear disasters to the harsh plains of Mars, Conan stands as a testament to life's extraordinary resilience—challenging our notions of survivability and inspiring innovations that could redefine our own limits.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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In 2020, the Koch universe went to ground on the White House race, too, saying their focus was the Senate.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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As long as cannabis is treated differently from alcohol, tobacco or pharma, the U.S. will keep forfeiting ground.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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