as in pastoral
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers a painter noted for his rural landscapes
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Recent Examples of rural
Thirty-nine percent of people living in rural areas and 32% of people living in small towns said the same.
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Nationally, tens of millions of people in the U.S. — from small rural towns to major urban centers — rely on public transit to get to work every day, generating trillions of dollars in economic activity.
—Jill Locantore, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Food Photography By Women A Highlander cow greets its owner on a foggy morning, showing us the deep emotional bond that can be forged between humans and animals in rural settings.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Nationally, tens of millions of people in the U.S. — from small rural towns to major urban centers — rely on public transit to get to work every day, generating trillions of dollars in economic activity.
—Jill Locantore, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Food Photography By Women A Highlander cow greets its owner on a foggy morning, showing us the deep emotional bond that can be forged between humans and animals in rural settings.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
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From his choice of a single wooden coffin to burial outside the Vatican, the funeral ceremonies underscore his efforts to reshape the image of the papacy away from grandeur and toward pastoral service.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The reforms have been examined through a structure called the Synod of Bishops, which has been the primary vehicle through which the pope has implemented his pastoral agenda during his papacy.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fellow country singer Luke Bryan is also returning as a judge, making Lionel Richie the only non-country artist in a prominent role on the show.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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To some, the look echoed what has been a big night for country music—especially for non-country musicians.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2024
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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This Hinkley design is rustic without feeling dated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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In an effort to pay respect to its bucolic surroundings, the building operates on renewable energy with a geothermal system and over 4,100 solar panels.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
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Five years on, Ellie has settled in a seemingly bucolic commune in Jackson, Wyoming, although a world-shattering lie about her past is about to catch up with her.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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