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
The resulting sandstone cliffs, canyon rims, wooded highlands, tumbling cascades, and swimming holes are a nature enthusiast’s playground.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Probably the most noteworthy lunar feature is Tycho, a prominent lunar impact crater located in the southern lunar highlands, named after the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Following Ordesa y Monte Perdido in the worldwide ranking were Peyto Lake in Canada’s Banff National Park and Lake Atitlán in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
La Gritona has just one expression, perfected to an art form with agave aged 8-10 years in the highlands of Jalisco.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Probably the most noteworthy lunar feature is Tycho, a prominent lunar impact crater located in the southern lunar highlands, named after the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Following Ordesa y Monte Perdido in the worldwide ranking were Peyto Lake in Canada’s Banff National Park and Lake Atitlán in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
La Gritona has just one expression, perfected to an art form with agave aged 8-10 years in the highlands of Jalisco.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highland
Noun
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Another video filmed by a Palestinian resident shows the settlers coming down a hill toward the Bedouin village.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the 2015 international signing out of Venezuela never got his chance to reach the Fenway Park mound, despite emphatic praise from manager Alex Cora for Mata's performance in spring training this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Coral fanatics will love visiting Negril, home to mountainous coral mounds and ethereal swim-through caves where green and red soft corals hang down like mystical fingers.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mixed oak woods, pine and birch, upland rowan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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The coastline offers crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and rugged mountains, while Aqaba Castle and the old seaport offer authentic historical textures.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The season begins in October and peaks in early December in the mountains, the state says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highland. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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