mesas

plural of mesa
as in plateaus
a broad flat area of elevated land a mesa in the Arizona desert

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Recent Examples of mesas Some via ferratas cling to red rock mesas in the middle of the desert; others hug ledges overlooking alpine forests. AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
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highlands
Noun
  • 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

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“Mesas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesas. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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