as in country
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments
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Recent Examples of countryside
There are, we’re told, packs of cannibals lurking in the quiet countryside.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 July 2025
About a bunch of incredibly good-looking people having a great time in the Italian countryside, the film stars Branagh, Emma Thompson, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Hike to its summit for panoramic views of the coastline and countryside.
—Carrie Coolidge, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
It’s built on a story about a couple fleeing the city to live out the end of the world together in the countryside.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 July 2025
About a bunch of incredibly good-looking people having a great time in the Italian countryside, the film stars Branagh, Emma Thompson, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Hike to its summit for panoramic views of the coastline and countryside.
—Carrie Coolidge, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
It’s built on a story about a couple fleeing the city to live out the end of the world together in the countryside.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryside
Noun
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And in some countries, gratuities aren't usually included with credit card charges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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All of the other letters were similar, telling countries that the new tariffs were intended to rectify trade imbalances with the U.S. The letter to Brazil, however, was about Brazilian politics.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The most enduring symbol of that series: Manu Ginobili at age 36, weaving his way through traffic in Game 5, giving a stiff-arm to 2013 tormentor Ray Allen before exploding for an out-of-nowhere dunk on Chris Bosh.—
Jeff McDonald,
ExpressNews.com,
18 May 2020
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While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices.—
Sam Machkovech,
Ars Technica,
13 May 2020
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Through wilderness protection, it would be preserved for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Green Chili Pulled Pork Fries At Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company in Phoenix, Arizona grown, duck fat fries covered in wilderness beer cheese, pulled pork, green chili, and parsley.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryside. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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