as in pastoral
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers a painter noted for his rural landscapes
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Recent Examples of rural
In North Dakota, seven mostly small, rural counties wound up on the list, including Slope County, which has about 700 people and overwhelmingly voted for Trump in 2024.
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Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
The song’s video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, shows a boy, River Gallo, in cowboy boots singing and entertaining people at a rural community center.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Distinctive initiatives such as binational health fairs in rural areas or bilingual mental health programs in urban centers demonstrate the adaptability of the consular model.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Four rural counties have declared states of emergency citing threats to ranching.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
The song’s video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, shows a boy, River Gallo, in cowboy boots singing and entertaining people at a rural community center.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Distinctive initiatives such as binational health fairs in rural areas or bilingual mental health programs in urban centers demonstrate the adaptability of the consular model.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Four rural counties have declared states of emergency citing threats to ranching.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
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The order, based on the teachings of St. Augustine, brings together the disciplines of contemplation and pastoral ministry.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Its core principles are being integrated into pastoral initiatives and interreligious dialogue at the national and international levels.—
Craig Considine,
The Conversation,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Fellow country singer Luke Bryan is also returning as a judge, making Lionel Richie the only non-country artist in a prominent role on the show.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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To some, the look echoed what has been a big night for country music—especially for non-country musicians.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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According to Pinterest, these three elements are keeping rustic farmhouse a top trend for the home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Marigold, Tobacco, and Honey are three new-to-Parachute shades that range from a life-affirming yellow to a deep, earthy brown to a rustic gold, respectively.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Gabriel Byrne shows up as a nasty villain known as the Chancellor, who has kidnaped the adorable moppet Ella (Ava Joyce McCarthy) and whisked her off to a bucolic Alpine village where a society of ruthless killers are able to raise, and train, their children in peace.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
6 June 2025
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For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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