as in grass
a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Recent Examples of meadow
La Prairie evokes a dreamy meadow filled with geometric blooms and bows, while Le Firmament explores the heavens, the celestial Western stars, illustrated with beads and swirling paisley patterns.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Washington's wildflower season is long and varied, from mid-April bloomers at Ebey's Landing, Mima Mounds and the Wenatchee foothills to the meadows of Mount Rainier in August.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Seventy-foot walls of glass overlook rolling meadows planted with native species and the Taconic Mountains in the distance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Washington's wildflower season is long and varied, from mid-April bloomers at Ebey's Landing, Mima Mounds and the Wenatchee foothills to the meadows of Mount Rainier in August.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
There are meadows full of elk and rivers stacked with trout, steep slopes, and placid lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
Seventy-foot walls of glass overlook rolling meadows planted with native species and the Taconic Mountains in the distance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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Officers found Dodson kneeling in the grass covered in blood and soot, according to police.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Nests can take up to three months to build, and typically contain sticks, grass, moss, cornstalks, lichen, fine woody material, downy feathers and sometimes greenery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Both teams’ trainers joined EMS to get him onto a cart and off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Related article Fan in critical condition after accidental fall onto the field at PNC Park during Pirates-Cubs game, police say The 20-year-old Markwood, fell from the right field wall onto the field and was listed in critical condition.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Native to the grasslands and forests of West and Central Africa, the ball python spends much of its time hidden in burrows or underbrush.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today, eastern quolls are primarily found in the eastern part of the island of Tasmania, and in farmlands, open grasslands, dry forests, woodlands, coastal scrub, and alpine heathland.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Unobstructed views take in the property’s natural setting among trees, vines, pastures and hills.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Days after Entertainment Weekly learned that the Scandal star and Onyx Collective are developing a reboot of the classic ABC dramedy, Washington teased plot details for the upcoming project to The View cohosts in response to a question from Ana Navarro.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Pretending to love the enemy, spurred on by her real love, the romantic plot provides the film’s clever, titillating energy.—
Paul Vidich,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The caves then would have been a few miles inland, near vast plains with plenty of animals, such as antelope.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the radioactive corridors of nuclear disasters to the harsh plains of Mars, Conan stands as a testament to life's extraordinary resilience—challenging our notions of survivability and inspiring innovations that could redefine our own limits.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is a space committed to capturing the sojourners who are determined to travel in headwear that—while perhaps practical for herding cattle across the prairie—is decidedly impractical for air travel.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Norfolk countryside, the house and its expansive grounds are a destination in their own right.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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As for the training ground, plans to further expand Benton while an alternative site is identified have been put into motion, which suggests a new state-of-the-art facility remains years away.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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