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Recent Examples of terra firma
In the main salon, terra firma appears in dining chairs upholstered in real palm leaf and a two-piece oak coffee table, as large as a redwood’s base, inlaid with green and copper marble.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
With Florida’s agricultural and wild lands under increasing pressure from climate change, some scientists believe that sending seeds into space potentially could help strengthen them for what’s ahead back on Florida terra firma.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
The pinkish-coral horizon of the morning had given way to a bright cobalt sky, and as the chopper descended after the fun ride, Ted and I were ready for terra firma, eager to sit down for lunch.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
At approximately 5 minutes and 20 seconds into the flight, the civilian astronauts returned to their seats for their journey back to terra firma.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 June 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
With Florida’s agricultural and wild lands under increasing pressure from climate change, some scientists believe that sending seeds into space potentially could help strengthen them for what’s ahead back on Florida terra firma.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
The pinkish-coral horizon of the morning had given way to a bright cobalt sky, and as the chopper descended after the fun ride, Ted and I were ready for terra firma, eager to sit down for lunch.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
At approximately 5 minutes and 20 seconds into the flight, the civilian astronauts returned to their seats for their journey back to terra firma.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terra firma
Noun
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Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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For gardeners and farmers, Wisconsin's warmer-than-normal temperatures – and potentially an early spring – means soil may dry faster and early growth spurts of plants may need extra care.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When does this land on your desk?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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An increasing number of bears had previously been observed spending more time on land during the summer, plundering birds’ nests in west Svalbard, and data had shown more adult females in east Svalbard spending more time in areas with bird colonies.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Workers are attacking the project by ground and air.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, this brand uses a blend of cassava and coconut flour, plus ground chia seeds to make these grain-free chips.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Such deals are part of the government’s goal to pivot away from China, which dominates global rare-earth refining and magnet production.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But absolutely nothing has come back to earth.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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