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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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Lee paired them with flat lace-up boots — there’s a lot of mud at those festivals — and oversize bags edged with miles of fringe.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That material is tremendously helpful in building quality soil structure, improving water retention in sandy soils and improving drainage in heavy clay soils.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The exhibit features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mineral pigments and kaolin clay add believable volume without stiffness, thanks to panthenol that conditions each hair.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Couples dance on the grass while chefs across the park tend bubbling pots of jambalaya and gumbo.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Currently, the main allergens affecting the area are cedar, elm, and mold, even though all remain at medium-level concentrations in the air, according to KVUE-TV’s Allergy Tracker.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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As Parade Park deteriorated, its dwindling number of residents complained of lack of maintenance and issues such as leaking roofs and black mold.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All three fixtures are away, which provides an element of respite and protection for Hurzeler from the seething discontent on home soil.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cover with soil and keep moist.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Central Florida Most visions of Florida during spring break are all about sand and saltwater.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lots of mud, mixed with blood and guts, because what’s Westeros if not a queasy swill of muck and bodily fluids?—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Blackland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackland. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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