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Recent Examples of pastoralism
Rather than being constantly on the move, traditional Maasai pastoralism has been more about strategic relocation.
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Jason King, the dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, says that the lyrics of the song, which are about the life cycle of a flower, evoke pastoralism and nostalgia, which contributes to its appeal.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 17 May 2024
Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism.
—Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Jason King, the dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, says that the lyrics of the song, which are about the life cycle of a flower, evoke pastoralism and nostalgia, which contributes to its appeal.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 17 May 2024
Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism.
—Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastoralism
Noun
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By conventional standards, much of this terrain would be considered difficult for agriculture.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The group and its rancher members reason that by eating buffalo meat, consumers are helping maintain herds on North American grasslands while supporting regenerative agriculture.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wilmer operated a commercial fishing boat named the Denni Wade, and during the 1980s made his living farming clams and oysters.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Since L’approche, some have passed away, others are growing increasingly elderly, and still more younger people are arriving on the scene, moving into vacation homes and trying their hand at recreational farming.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jimmy Fallon had Sadie Sink, cementing The Tonight Show’s place as the center of what monoculture is left to be had.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The erosion of the monoculture must make a task like this even more difficult.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Pastoralism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastoralism. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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