savannas

variants also savannahs
plural of savanna

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of savannas Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images An insurgency was launched by Boko Haram in 2009 to establish a caliphate in Nigeria and the broader Sahel (the semi-arid transitional zone between the Sahara and savannas), with several other terrorist groups also active in the region. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 The train winds through the Great Karoo Desert, a sparsely populated area of vast open plains, savannas, and grassland. Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025 From the rainforests of Central and South America to the savannas of northern Australia, the world’s equatorial regions are home to thousands of unique bird species, from macaws to toucans to hummingbirds, who thrive in hot and humid environments. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025 Rainclouds revive the landscape, turning golden savannahs into lush greenery dotted with fresh blooms and vibrant migratory birds. Maija De Rijk-Uys published, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savannas
Noun
  • These macaws are severely range-restricted in the wild to a tiny tropical savannah in north-central Bolivia, known as Llanos de Moxos (the Moxos plains).
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Between August and October—the hot, dry months—the plains turn a golden hue, and wildlife becomes easier to spot as animals concentrate around the last remaining water sources.
    Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Still, the Cornhusker State quietly offers stunning wildflower experiences throughout the seasons—and fall is one of the best times to see its prairies' most stunning displays.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The exhibit will feature fossils from the museum’s collection that show how ancient sea creatures once thrived where today’s prairies and towns stand, the release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Mongolia’s vast steppes and nomadic heritage have long shaped the rhythms of life.
    Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Despite their incredibly unique look, quaggas were once very common across various grasslands in South Africa.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Typically, the bird is found in dry pastures and open spaces and prefers grasslands over coasts.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Savannas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savannas. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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