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
It is written and directed by Evans, also deaf, and features an all-deaf cast, set atop the rolling hills of the English countryside in a quaint stately home.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
What to Know About Tuscan Style Rooted in the agrarian villas and farmhouses of the Italian countryside, classic Tuscan design celebrates its heritage, authenticity, and deep connection with the land through the use of natural, aged materials.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The team ran emergency simulations in remote countryside locations, areas where ambulances often face delays due to challenging terrain or distance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Three smaller Terrace Plus rooms, located opposite the farmhouse, come with a small outdoor front porch for soaking in the countryside views.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
What to Know About Tuscan Style Rooted in the agrarian villas and farmhouses of the Italian countryside, classic Tuscan design celebrates its heritage, authenticity, and deep connection with the land through the use of natural, aged materials.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The team ran emergency simulations in remote countryside locations, areas where ambulances often face delays due to challenging terrain or distance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Three smaller Terrace Plus rooms, located opposite the farmhouse, come with a small outdoor front porch for soaking in the countryside views.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryside
Noun
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Neural highways that once buzzed with activity are becoming quiet country roads, rarely traveled and slowly overgrown.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This administration is trying to thrust our country into turmoil in order to reap power for themselves.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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Always check road conditions and safety warnings before heading into the wilderness.—
Ali Wunderman,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are other encounters in the wilderness too should the players decide to go exploring.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryside. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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