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
Such bills would disproportionately impact populations who already face deliberate barriers to voting, such as students, active-duty military, Black and Brown voters, rural residents, and low-income Americans.
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Hannah Fried, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Federal programs, including a $50 billion allocation for rural digital health over the next five years, aim to help close this divide.
—Kent Dicks, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That stops now with this program that will spark real change for rural health care.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Poverty struck rural areas that grew the grain needed for spirits.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rural
Hannah Fried, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Federal programs, including a $50 billion allocation for rural digital health over the next five years, aim to help close this divide.
—Kent Dicks, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That stops now with this program that will spark real change for rural health care.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Poverty struck rural areas that grew the grain needed for spirits.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
Adjective
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Rowland wrote these tunes surrounded by that pastoral beauty.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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The answer isn’t to toggle back and forth between going all out and retreating into pastoral fantasies, but to recognize that for everything, there is a season.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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While coarse checked plaid is often used in more rustic situations, the princess's midi-dress can only be described as elegant.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Each of the 11 original guest cabins was redesigned with a seamless mix of modern and rustic furnishings.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The compound, which is situated on eight bucolic acres with over 1,000 feet of water frontage, features a 7,600-square-foot main home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 Sep. 2025
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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