variants
or karroo
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for karoo
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This high puna ecosystem, characterized by its harsh climate and sparse vegetation, is the natural territory of Peru’s national animal, the vicuña—a shy, elusive camelid renowned for having the world’s most luxurious wool.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025 -
Deep wells or puna are cleaned of dirt and debris so the sea water that enters them through underground channels is clean and conducive to salt making.—
Deepa Bharath,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2024
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Many upland birds — quail, chukar, Huns, pheasants, grouse — were at staggering population peaks.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 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
Noun
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Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Karoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/karoo. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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