as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
Over the past year, Massoni interviewed and made a selection of 54 international designers for her curation of the Contemporary Design Selection, which was unfurled throughout the hilly gardens surrounding the villa.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Funiculars are often found in hilly cities, mountain resorts, or tourist areas where traditional trains or buses would struggle with steep gradients.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Handlebar brakes are recommended for hilly areas, where foot brakes handle flat terrain best.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Funiculars are often found in hilly cities, mountain resorts, or tourist areas where traditional trains or buses would struggle with steep gradients.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Handlebar brakes are recommended for hilly areas, where foot brakes handle flat terrain best.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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Interstate travel, especially through mountainous terrain, may be delayed due to slick roads and snow squalls.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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This mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The genocidal evil of the Nazis was, and is, often accorded a type of 'genius' - an idea that often persists in public discourse as a way to account for the sheer malice in the planning and execution of the Holocaust as something exceptional.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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For decades, the Algarve has been beloved for its endless sunny days and dramatic coastlines with its picturesque beaches, craggy cliffs, and hidden caves.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bloody battles raged throughout the fall of 1863 along the banks of the Tennessee River, in pastoral valleys, and on the flanks of Lookout Mountain, a long, craggy ridge overlooking the city.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Calf & Pony Hair The sleek, tactile surface of pony hair adds a bold edge to any accessory, creating a striking contrast in bags, hats, and footwear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simone’s performance is mesmerizing—bold, vulnerable, and transformative.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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