as in grass
a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass
The sanctuary contains several large meadows that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Recent Examples of meadow
Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Letting at least some of your lawn grow into a more meadow-like area.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Toile prints are always in fashion—and the meadow-like pattern of this shower curtain brings a tranquil detail to your indoor spa.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Letting at least some of your lawn grow into a more meadow-like area.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Researchers hiked into the meadows of Nanshan National Park in 2024 to survey wildlife.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Toile prints are always in fashion—and the meadow-like pattern of this shower curtain brings a tranquil detail to your indoor spa.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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Complete any prep the under area needs—like removing existing weeds and shrubs or mowing grass—then lay the garden map back over the area and secure it with landscape staples.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Andrés Iniesta has stayed close to the grass since hanging up his cleats six months ago.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a field with few successors, Hill holds fast to the values of tradition, discipline, and legacy.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Once both players are on the field, Reid envisions a healthy competition for playing time and invaluable depth.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The drumlin islands feature diverse ecosystems including salt marshes, sandy beaches, sea-grass beds, tidal pools, mudflats, grasslands and hardwood forests—alongside a wide range of wild animals and marine life, including mussels, barnacles and dozens of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of the leggy birds return to England’s moors and grasslands each spring to breed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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It will have been born the previous spring having enjoyed a longer and happier life outdoors, feeding on nutritious summer pasture.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The aristocratic matron in question, Lady Hemphill, would often accompany her husband to the Huston estate, located in the rugged pastures and boglands of County Galway, for dinner parties and hunting expeditions.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Little is known about the story at this point, though recurring rumors are pointing to Jedi (or at least Force-sensitive characters) being a big part of the plot, even if the movie isn't a direct follow-up to the sequel trilogy.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This revelation sparks a revenge plot on his end to steal even more business from Staten and put his ranch in jeopardy.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But some people don't want to leave Steve Rodriguez lives in a flood plain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ali's community is comprised of seasonal migrants who travel yearly to herd their sheep, mostly in the plains of neighboring Punjab province.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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While the continent was once home to 170 million acres of tall-grass prairie, now only four percent remains.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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This call is a staple of the summer soundscape in American prairies, where the uppie serves as an indicator species for prime habitat.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The statement added that the aircraft are designed to destroy ground and air targets, and infrastructure facilities covered by air defense systems.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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