Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smallholdings
Noun
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Permanent agriculture like plantations and grazing land was the overwhelming reason.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The oasis is packed with dense thickets of date palms and banana plantations.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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Between October and March, camellias are a highlight at the gardens.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though several portions of the gardens are being worked on, an orchid alley that was created while the conservancy is under construction awaits visitors, as well as part of the garden’s begonia collection.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Its small population doubled, bolstering its reputation as a campestral hub of distilleries, wineries, olive orchards, and other Texas delights.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Firepit, orchard access, floor-to-ceiling windows Nestled among Pennsylvania’s apple orchards lies this raised A-frame that overlooks the rolling hills of the Amish countryside.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For instance, portraits of Kim II Sung, the founder and supreme leader of North Korea, and Kim Jong Il, the father of current leader Kim Jong Un, are mandatory in public places like train stations, hospitals, schools and factories.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Larger farms tend to be more competitive and depend on large, expensive machinery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Environmental authorities in Colombia say the mammals pose a threat to villagers who have encountered them in farms and rivers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Smallholdings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallholdings. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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