as in wild
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
released the wolf back into the wilderness
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Recent Examples of wilderness
Other dramatic sights included Rannoch Moor, a vast peat bog that is one of Europe’s last remaining wildernesses, and Eilean Donan Castle.
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Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
It’s regarded as his greatest song ever, containing his favorite themes of violence, mortality, regret, and above all, loneliness, against the backdrop of the American wilderness.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
The novel follows two women, one Jamaican and one African American, who meet and fall in love in the wilderness of Nova Scotia in the 1790s, where the harsh frozen landscape offers a backdrop for their story of survival.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
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Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
It’s regarded as his greatest song ever, containing his favorite themes of violence, mortality, regret, and above all, loneliness, against the backdrop of the American wilderness.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
The novel follows two women, one Jamaican and one African American, who meet and fall in love in the wilderness of Nova Scotia in the 1790s, where the harsh frozen landscape offers a backdrop for their story of survival.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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In the desert wilds of its native Mexico, old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) grows to 20 feet tall and lives up to 200 years.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yesterday’s 7 For All Mankind show during New York Fashion Week was a wild, Y2K fever dream.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The camp’s 50 safari-style tents are spread across 220 acres of desert overlooking Lake Powell.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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But invading the second biggest country in Europe, after Russia itself, would be a potentially catastrophic prospect which would, surely, give a cold strategist like Putin pause for thought.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company is one of many benefiting from a ramp up in military spending in many countries.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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To combine winter charms, the outdoors and tourism, another exceptional vacation spot with a ton of snow that is a personal favorite of mine is France’s Chamonix.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The earthy palette of browns, pampa greens, and guanaco beiges further enhances the collection’s life-in-the-great-outdoors vibe, only occasionally countered with pops of vivid blue and black.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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