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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
In another clip, the deer continues to prance around the meadow, once again spinning in circles and once again appearing to grow dizzy.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Tucked within the famous wildflower meadows of Paradise is a view of Mount Rainier (the national park is one of our favorite Seattle day trips) and the sprawling Nisqually Glacier that forms the volcano's south side.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
For The Times) Climate change is outpacing California’s ability to protect vital ecosystems such as redwoods and seagrass meadows.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Graubünden routes climb into alpine meadows and rock gardens where the payoff is mountain flora and wildlife sightings.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Tucked within the famous wildflower meadows of Paradise is a view of Mount Rainier (the national park is one of our favorite Seattle day trips) and the sprawling Nisqually Glacier that forms the volcano's south side.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
For The Times) Climate change is outpacing California’s ability to protect vital ecosystems such as redwoods and seagrass meadows.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Graubünden routes climb into alpine meadows and rock gardens where the payoff is mountain flora and wildlife sightings.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meadow
Noun
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When light hits blades leaning toward you, the grass appears darker.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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The blue-green, grass-like leaves stand 8 to 10 inches tall year-round, but the blooms are the real draw.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Alex Smalley leads the field at the 2026 PGA Championship through three rounds of play, with a score of -6.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Also, without names, the people are on a level playing field with the snowflakes, who are the man’s new friends, and, without names, the doctors can be known solely by their specialties.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Some date back more than 6,000 years, and the scale of the site — stone circles scattered across open grassland — offers a rare, immediate connection to Ireland’s ancient past.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Guests get early access on both days from 9am (an hour earlier than the general public) to the Heart of Africa zone – a sprawling 22-acre habitat designed to mimic African grasslands.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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In an email, Murphy said he was inspired to create the book while in France, seeing old race cars literally being put out to pasture.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Waves of silicon, metal, and concrete would spoil views of Sardinia’s stunning beaches, rugged mountains, ancient pastures, and idyllic medieval villages, after all.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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One of the movie’s core plot points revolves around the tensions that cropped up during the planning of the Jacksons’ Victory Tour in 1984, where the adult Michael reunited with all of his brothers in the Jackson family.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Like his ancestors, once known as prairie wolves, as song dogs, as tricksters and gods, who emerged from the deserts and high plains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Tenant farmers from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri who had lost everything to drought, collapsed crop prices and a decade of wind that stripped the topsoil off the plains migrated their families in hopes of survival.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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And in turn, the 867-foot monolith protruding from the surrounding Wyoming prairie like the stump of the world’s largest tree became a big draw for tourists.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The annual Belwin Bison Festival celebrates the release of the NorthStar Bison herd back onto the prairies at Belwin Conservancy.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Meadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meadow. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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