as in hill
an area of high ground
there are permanent glaciers in the cool, humid highlands of the Pacific Northwest
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Recent Examples of highland
At first blush, the idea of a tequila from the highlands of Mexico melded with the culture and creativity of India would seem an unlikely combination.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The Last Nomads In Georgia’s Adjara highlands, a traditional way of life is slowly disappearing.
—The Dial, 12 June 2025
The murine rodent lives in the region’s remote, steep highlands at elevations around 12,000 feet.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
The draw is a unique variety that grows mainly in the Kenyan highlands, the namesake
Juniperus procera, which evokes an earth and spice quality that complements an aroma less green and sharp on the palate as its Euro counterparts.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The Last Nomads In Georgia’s Adjara highlands, a traditional way of life is slowly disappearing.
—The Dial, 12 June 2025
The murine rodent lives in the region’s remote, steep highlands at elevations around 12,000 feet.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
The draw is a unique variety that grows mainly in the Kenyan highlands, the namesake
Juniperus procera, which evokes an earth and spice quality that complements an aroma less green and sharp on the palate as its Euro counterparts.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highland
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.—
Sarah Edwards,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Things get even tighter when a left-hander is on the mound.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Still, Montgomery left Hendricks on the mound, and Smith hit a hard ground ball through the middle, driving in a run.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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With seven miles of shoreline, the 892-acre park has plenty of space to explore tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Imagine standing atop a mountain, gazing at the vast landscape below, trying to make sense of the world around you.—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highland. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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