Thesaurus results for TERRAIN

terrain

noun

tə-ˈrān

Definition of terrain

as in area

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion

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as in geography

the physical features of a region as a whole an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them

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as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception

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Recent Examples of terrain That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload. — New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026 In other words, people may traverse more creative terrain when collaborating with other people. — Roger Beaty, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Honda works with Overland Experts (OEX), one of the preeminent off-road training outfits in the country, to test its vehicles and employees against all kinds of obstacles and terrain. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026 An album-length EP by the 20-year-old producer is a dizzying and boundless collage of collages, using free-jazz logic and digital overload to chart new emotional terrain. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrain

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Noun

Segovia scooped a lofted pass into the penalty area for Messi, who reached it between two defenders but wasn’t in position to send a header goalbound.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Adorable boutiques, vintage shops, and cafés are featured throughout the downtown area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of area

Noun

The league considered traditional rivalries, competitive fairness and geography, among other factors, in making those matchups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Hélène was born into a world of Russian nobles in exile who transposed their aristocratic geography onto the suburbs of Paris (Meudon, where Hélène grew up, became Miedonsk) and whose Russophone children only began learning French at school.

— Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of geography

Noun

Across Connecticut well-wishers issued statements well out of the realm of any party politics, just two days before very significant midterm elections.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
ACOTARians couldn’t wait to get their hands on the newest installment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and return to the faerie realm of Prythian to catch up with the Archeron sisters.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

Every facet of India’s topography, from lush grasslands filled with antelopes to gnarled forests with tigers and evil spirits lurking around every corner, is on full display.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
Set the scene Damaraland, in northwestern Namibia, is known for its stark, rugged topography and desert-adapted wildlife.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of topography

Noun

Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere.

— Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
This is immediately clear upon crossing the threshold, when the atmosphere takes on a futuristic tone, as a corridor of Ando’s signature industrial concrete and light wood lattices carries visitors deep inside the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

Noun

Japanese sweet potatoes have a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with the spicy, crunchy elements of chaat.

— Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
The family spent approximately $1,500 on dirt and ballfield materials and another $500 on indoor decorations, bringing the total for those elements to around $2,000.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of element

Noun

The Blue Ribbon Suite, on a corner, offers expansive views of the bucolic Virginia landscape and a stone terrace—the perfect perch for a glass of local wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
In Robert Harmon’s The Hitcher, hitchhiker John Ryder seems at odds with the physical reality of the road and its landscape.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of landscape

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