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
With handheld ultrasound devices, rural clinics and primary care offices can now perform high-quality imaging previously reserved for major hospitals.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The film tells the story of a city dweller returning to his rural hometown for a mourning period and forming an unexpected bond with a local farmer.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Both are rural sections of the township of Kenscoff, a mountainous agricultural region seven miles southeast of Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Serbia has been shaken by the event, which highlights the vulnerability of care homes, particularly in rural areas where access to emergency services and resources may be limited.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The film tells the story of a city dweller returning to his rural hometown for a mourning period and forming an unexpected bond with a local farmer.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Both are rural sections of the township of Kenscoff, a mountainous agricultural region seven miles southeast of Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Serbia has been shaken by the event, which highlights the vulnerability of care homes, particularly in rural areas where access to emergency services and resources may be limited.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
Adjective
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From that crucible emerged a unique talent, adept at the pastoral origins of the game.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Gorley, 45, has written hits for a raft of country artists, as well as such non-country artists as Bon Jovi and Jason Derulo.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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Homes in the Lake Tahoe area tend toward log cabins with rustic flair or modern mountain extravaganzas.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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The huge central chandelier remains overhead, but the decor has gone from rustic to elegant and the drink menu eschews beer — there are only four available — for craft cocktails, wine, champagne.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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February 6, 2025 Bald Mountain Estate, an impressive and bucolic property, has stunning entertaining spaces, a pool, and wooded trails to explore.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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The rural setting is not just beautiful but bucolic to die for, with shots of Galicia’s coastline constantly present to counter darker scenes and contrast with Ferrol’s dockyards.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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