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, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Set high above Hollywood, the rooftop setting features iconic, 360-views of the Hollywood sign, Capital Records building and surrounding hills.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Toronto now owns a 6-2 advantage over Boston in the season series, and the Red Sox will look to bounce back and snap their skid on Saturday when Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.53) takes the mound against Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.61).—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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Warren, a friend and former teammate of his in the Los Angeles Angels system, jogged out to the mound.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 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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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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According to the zoo, the wild rodent had hitched a ride near Minturn, Colo. — a small town in the mountains outside of Aspen that is about 100 miles from Denver.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highland. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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