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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Podunk
Noun
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The bucolic hamlet has maintained its charm even as growth has subtly changed the town’s complexion.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025 -
The trial has drawn podcasters, film crews and true crime fans to the rural town of Morwell, a sedate hamlet in the state of Victoria better known for prize-winning roses.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Set against forests, hills, or historic villages, these inland spots provide clean, calm waters and a less touristy vibe.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This one-season triumph from 1967 is about a spy (Patrick McGoohan) imprisoned in a village by sinister forces who want something from him.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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What was once just a sleepy little ‘cow town’ in Central California, has now become one of the trendiest wine regions to visit, along with national wine sales that are outperforming the rest of the market.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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If Great Bend failed to achieve the notoriety of Dodge City or other cow towns, Moses’s fellow citizens gave him much of the credit.—
Katy Roberts,
Washington Post,
29 July 2024
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“Podunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Podunk. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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