as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
a bucolic region where farms are still common
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Recent Examples of bucolic
Its forest green grid against the earthy background gives this pillow just enough sophistication without veering too far from a bucolic moment.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Visitors who can’t get enough of the Botanic Garden’s bucolic vibe can stroll from there to the Water of Leith Walkway.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The same is true of Rafi, a 14-year-old who loves to play rough in bucolic surroundings and has a new crush, but also dreams of martyrdom.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Visitors who can’t get enough of the Botanic Garden’s bucolic vibe can stroll from there to the Water of Leith Walkway.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The same is true of Rafi, a 14-year-old who loves to play rough in bucolic surroundings and has a new crush, but also dreams of martyrdom.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bucolic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucolic
rural
Adjective
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The confounding discovery of a human femur has created a mystery in the dense woods of rural North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Visitor spending in rural towns drops as trips are canceled or shortened, which affects small businesses that often contribute volunteer time or direct donations to stewardship projects.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Bucolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucolic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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