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Recent Examples of blackland
Under the massive transmission lines near White Rock Lake’s southern edge — where Oncor clear-cut a lush 3-acre stretch of the Old Fish Hatchery nature area — historic blackland prairie blossoms are taking hold.
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Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Hope was part of a blackland prairie known as the Prairie De Roan.
—Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2021
Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Hope was part of a blackland prairie known as the Prairie De Roan.
—Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackland
Noun
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Then, in February, flooding and mudslides coated his entire street in mud, even trapping an SUV.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vestibules and Mudrooms With all the mud, coats, and boots tracking in and out of homes in winter, vestibules and mudrooms become coveted rooms for buyers.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use handmade clay or terra-cotta tiles in a Mediterranean-style or other warm climate house, and glass or porcelain squares in vibrant colors read more contemporary.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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Artists begin by sculpting the figure in clay before carefully applying layers of paint designed to give the skin a natural glow.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The star ingredients here are oil-absorbing clays (including kaolin and bentonite) and the brand’s signature grapeseed polyphenols, which provide free radical protection as well as combat sebum oxidation—the reason blackheads appear dark.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
21 Nov. 2025
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This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The city’s dishes are deeply tied to its historic roots, blending Cajun, Creole and Southern influences to create savory cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice and po’ boy sandwiches.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Save them to make a rich and flavorful stock for soup or gumbo.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To break that mold takes a special season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Weekly mopping might help to prevent food, dirt, and debris from turning into mold, which could damage your grout.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another key area involves developing artificial lunar and Martian soil simulants to test rover traction and propulsion systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To McDermott, wearing glasses would be a reminder that more sand might be in the bottom of his hourglass than the top.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Allen sat on a bright yellow and white striped beach towel just inches away from the white sand beach, showing off a dark purple bandeau bikini and rose pink bikini bottoms.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And in fitting Tomlin style, Pittsburgh let a chance to wrap up the division slip away during a three-hour pratfall in the muck at Cleveland last weekend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Guests are geared up for activities in the basement muck room, where cubbies outfitted with wader boot dryers store rain jackets and dry suits.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blackland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackland. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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