heathlands

Definition of heathlandsnext
plural of heathland

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heathlands
Noun
  • Wildflower hot spots are found all over Georgia in diverse habitats — pine and hardwood forests, meadows, wetlands, stream banks, mountain ridges and coves, granite outcrops and others.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Popular trails include the two-day Shangarh to Pundrik Rishi Lake route and multiday treks like Neuli–Dhel or Gushaini–Rakhundi, which pass through mixed forests, blossoming village edges, and wide meadows.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The reservation’s millions of acres cover and border terrain from rivers and grasslands to high alpine systems, including the largest contiguous glacial complex in the lower 48.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
  • According to a 2020 Department of Agriculture document that discusses oil and gas development of the grasslands where the trail is located, drill pads are expected to involve four to seven acres of initial disturbance, which would be reduced to an acre or less as the site is maintained.
    Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Then, the pastures plateaued into farmland, with only a tractor or lone farmer breaking the flatness of the setting.
    Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The life and career of Jesse Jackson reflect that place still matters – even for people who have left that region for colder pastures.
    Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Commoners relied on swamps, fens, forests, and heaths for fuel, gravel, stone, and wood to make tools and to build and repair houses.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Chaney’s is the only other singing voice to appear in the film, performing the soul-stirring melody as Cathy (Margot Robbie) crosses the moors to wed her future husband, Edgar (Shazad Latif), all while pining for her best friend and true love, Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi).
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The Yorkshire moors have been the stars of the big screen this February with the release of Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of one of the world’s greatest love stories, Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
    Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The terrain favors glades and varied pitches, and the compact base keeps logistics simple.
    Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
  • On the one hand, winter brings fresh powder, steep descents, and the chance to traverse beautiful glades.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Heathlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heathlands. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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