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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
Back on terra firma, Johnny and I head west, to Pinar del Río, the province on the island's westerly tip that resembles the twisted, straggly end of a rustic country cigar, like the ones rolled by its farmers.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
Back on terra firma, Johnny and I head west, to Pinar del Río, the province on the island's westerly tip that resembles the twisted, straggly end of a rustic country cigar, like the ones rolled by its farmers.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terra firma
Noun
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This tropical plant prefers consistently moist soil and bright, indirect light.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The 5-foot oval planter box can hold 68 pounds of soil, creating a place to easily plant florals, vegetables, and herbs in one spot.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tracy Price, a multigenerational Palisades resident, described how historic fuel break programs and mechanical clearing on adjacent lands were discontinued decades ago.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Releford, a podiatric surgeon, singer and author committed to reconnecting communities to land and food, often reflects on whether his ancestors would be proud.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These payloads allow real-time data collection and transmission in environments that may be inaccessible to conventional drones or ground robots.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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That same judge also rejected the FACE Act charge against several other defendants on the same grounds.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, the entire surface of the earth is tiled with data centers as the alien intelligence feeds on the world, growing faster and faster without end.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The startup further claims its battery contains no toxic or rare-earth materials and operates over a temperature range from negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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