smallholdings

plural of smallholding, chiefly British

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Noun
  • Eco effort Many of Indonesia’s 17,000 islands have been smashed by overdevelopment, palm oil plantations, plastic waste and water pollution, which is why Bawah and its fierce environmental program feel so crucial.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • This is a traditional harvest festival that had its beginnings on the sugar cane plantations during the islands colonial period.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Florida’s property tax system already shifts billions in property taxes from homesteads to non-homestead property.
    Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Include plants that hummingbirds are attracted to in your gardens.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Elsewhere across the lush landscaping, gravel gardens and lounge areas set a more tranquil tone, while a heated saltwater pool and spa connected by a cascading water feature anchor the backyard.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
  • While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.
    Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Days later, everyone sitting around the table would be found dead in a home in nearby Rancho Santa Fe, a secluded, wealthy part of San Diego otherwise known for decorative citrus orchards, horse stables, and its elite country club.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
  • From there, travelers can swing by Old Snowmass (the newest Dark Sky Community in Colorado) near Aspen, before heading further south on the scenic Highway 133 toward the Dark Sky Community of Paonia, which is known for its fruit orchards.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The zoo is easily accessible from either the Cleveland Park or Woodley Park Metro stations.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Key transportation projects, such as many metro stations, remain unfinished with the opening game approaching.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Chefs sit pretty, able to source ingredients from the best farms in the state and bottles from the various nearby wine-producing regions.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • In Washington County, the storms tore a path of damage through the site used for the twice-yearly National Pike Steam Show, a popular destination for fans of antique farms and construction equipment.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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“Smallholdings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallholdings. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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