as in hills
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 highlands
Lake Nyos, an extremely deep lake in the volcanic highlands of northwest Cameroon, was in the second category.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
With establishing shots of the majestic Armenian highlands, the documentary makes a concerted effort to trace the deep-rooted mythos of this ancestral land before delving into its subjects.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
This musician from Ambato, Ecuador, tropicalized the national music of the Ecuadorian highlands, which had long been stigmatized for its Indigenous roots and the sad melodies often associated with them.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Don Churros Gomez traces its lineage back to Yahualica, Jalisco, a region in Mexico’s highlands known for its rich soil and incredible produce, according to Nuñes-Gomez.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The resulting sandstone cliffs, canyon rims, wooded highlands, tumbling cascades, and swimming holes are a nature enthusiast’s playground.
—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
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
With establishing shots of the majestic Armenian highlands, the documentary makes a concerted effort to trace the deep-rooted mythos of this ancestral land before delving into its subjects.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
This musician from Ambato, Ecuador, tropicalized the national music of the Ecuadorian highlands, which had long been stigmatized for its Indigenous roots and the sad melodies often associated with them.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Don Churros Gomez traces its lineage back to Yahualica, Jalisco, a region in Mexico’s highlands known for its rich soil and incredible produce, according to Nuñes-Gomez.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The resulting sandstone cliffs, canyon rims, wooded highlands, tumbling cascades, and swimming holes are a nature enthusiast’s playground.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlands
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The driftwood trees help to blunt the effects of hurricanes—and, thus, slow down erosion—on the remaining woods and uplands.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 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,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Highlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlands. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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