heathlands

Definition of heathlandsnext
plural of heathland

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heathlands
Noun
  • The skyline is filled with rocky plateaus, tranquil meadows, and four seasons of climate that range from blissful springs to harsh winters.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Whether you’re drawn to sandy deserts, ocean views, rugged mountains, or quiet meadows, there’s a way to bring your favorite outdoor feeling into every room.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The rolling grasslands and rocky beaches of Vandenberg Space Force Base, home to more than a dozen at-risk species, easily could pass for a peaceful nature preserve — but that’s an illusion.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • In summer, look for grizzlies wandering among the grasslands of the park’s Hayden Valley.
    Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • From the late nineteenth century to the nineteen-fifties, the island functioned, in effect, as a company state where, as Pitts observes, the sheep got better treatment than the people, with the pastures as well watered as a golf course.
    Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Boise State’s program saw plenty of portal action, with 17 players from the 2025 roster opting to head for new pastures, including star safety Ty Benefield, who committed to LSU, and backup quarterback Kaleb Annett, who landed at UCF.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Directed by Emerald Fennell, and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film will once again bring viewers into the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi), set against the backdrop of England’s gothic moors.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, the moors of Yorkshire are wet with rain, fog, and symbolism.
    Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On the one hand, winter brings fresh powder, steep descents, and the chance to traverse beautiful glades.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The mountain doesn’t let any of that powder go to waste, keeping a lax in-bounds policy that allows skiers of any and all levels to find their perfect glades.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Heathlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heathlands. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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