as in wild
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
released the wolf back into the wilderness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wilderness
Out in the wilderness of Connecticut, Oliver is still trying to walk toward civilization, or at least cell service.
—
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
In his early days an alpinist, 8,000-meter peaks represented isolated, remote objectives—true wilderness.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, set on 700 acres on the shore of Beauvert Lake, has elevated the wilderness experience in Jasper National Park for more than a century.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wilderness
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
In his early days an alpinist, 8,000-meter peaks represented isolated, remote objectives—true wilderness.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, set on 700 acres on the shore of Beauvert Lake, has elevated the wilderness experience in Jasper National Park for more than a century.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The closure shrouds the 8,000-foot-high plateau and its elk, bison and occasional backcountry skiers in a winter wilderness that some advocates hope to protect and others seek to unlock.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wilderness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
-
However, some fish are more difficult to breed and raise, and may only be available as wild-caught.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Released in 1972, Grub: The Bush Baby is written from the first-person perspective of a 2-year-old Grub and shares Goodall’s perspectives on raising her toddler in the African wilds.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
And since that wild night in the desert, when the greatest closer of all time failed to deliver his team its fifth championship in six years, the Yankees have claimed a grand total of one World Series title in 24 seasons, and none since 2009.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
-
As the light began to fade over the desert mountains surrounding the capital, four saxophonists played huayno music from Huancayo.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
And only three of those countries are members of NATO.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
-
At least since 1800, when Parson Weems published his Life of Washington, biography has been the medium through which most Americans have understood the birth of their country.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Ranging from typical outdoors tones to the head-turning orange offering, Stüssy’s take on the revitalized boot offers a variety of different looks.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share