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
This historic Tudor mansion in the English countryside near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, some 50 miles southeast of London, reflects nearly 500 years of architectural evolution.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Yuri has traveled to the countryside in the wake of her separation, only to find Yoriko struggling to face the loss of her own relationship.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
There were no Alps, no chasms, just the countryside around the River Stour.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
As a blur of green countryside passed outside the windows, our first evening aboard began with decidedly less novel-worthy drama but plenty of pomp.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Yuri has traveled to the countryside in the wake of her separation, only to find Yoriko struggling to face the loss of her own relationship.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
There were no Alps, no chasms, just the countryside around the River Stour.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
As a blur of green countryside passed outside the windows, our first evening aboard began with decidedly less novel-worthy drama but plenty of pomp.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for countryside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryside
Noun
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Beyond that lies the equestrian and agricultural country of Somerset County, including Moorland Farm, home of the annual Far Hills Race Meet horse race for more than 100 years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Just 15 minutes east, is Vega, Texas – a small country town with sprinkles of Route 66 memorabilia.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Little Rock advances with an out-of-nowhere comeback that leads to an 85-83 double-overtime victory over Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The series, the tale of a wealthy family forced to start from scratch in the middle-of-nowhere town of the title, amassed a cult following during the pandemic.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The series itself follows the famed adventurer as he's joined by celebrities for exciting journeys in the wilderness.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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This meant slowly shuffling into the wilderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryside. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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