as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
a report on the arctic tundra of Alaska and the polar bears that inhabit that vast, frozen plain
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Recent Examples of tundra
This first-of-its-kind attraction will take guests on an exhilarating journey through towering glaciers, vast tundra and the icy depths of the Arctic Ocean, encountering some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring wildlife along the way.
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Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The brutal Arctic tundra, rare glimpses of sunlight, and eccentric small-town characters are the draw here.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
The final version will be largely CGI—the trailer features Krypto dragging Superman across a frozen tundra, a feat that even Jolene couldn’t pull off.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The warming of large swaths of its vast tundra and boreal forests certainly holds significant economic potential.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
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Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The brutal Arctic tundra, rare glimpses of sunlight, and eccentric small-town characters are the draw here.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
The final version will be largely CGI—the trailer features Krypto dragging Superman across a frozen tundra, a feat that even Jolene couldn’t pull off.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The warming of large swaths of its vast tundra and boreal forests certainly holds significant economic potential.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tundra
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While the continent was once home to 170 million acres of tall-grass prairie, now only four percent remains.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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This call is a staple of the summer soundscape in American prairies, where the uppie serves as an indicator species for prime habitat.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The trio will touch down on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan, just a few hours later, around 9:20 p.m. EDT (0120 GMT and 6:20 a.m.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the vast steppes, nomadic families host travelers in traditional ger camps, offering a firsthand experience of their herding lifestyle, music and horsemanship traditions.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But some people don't want to leave Steve Rodriguez lives in a flood plain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ali's community is comprised of seasonal migrants who travel yearly to herd their sheep, mostly in the plains of neighboring Punjab province.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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The drumlin islands feature diverse ecosystems including salt marshes, sandy beaches, sea-grass beds, tidal pools, mudflats, grasslands and hardwood forests—alongside a wide range of wild animals and marine life, including mussels, barnacles and dozens of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of the leggy birds return to England’s moors and grasslands each spring to breed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The giant bison was an herbivore and grazed on the grasslands and open savannas of North America, feeding on a variety of plants.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Soon a vehicle picks them up from the tent, driving them through the savanna at sunset, with breathtaking views, as the elephants and their calves roam the area unconcerned.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Tundra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tundra. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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