as in country
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments
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Recent Examples of countryside
Caught amid the changing tides is a young boy named Xu Chuang (Wang Shang), who’s been sent to live with relatives in the countryside while his parents make ends meet elsewhere.
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
So Leena proposes a swap: Eileen will relocate to London to hunt silver foxes, while Leena decompresses in the countryside.
—Sarah Wendell, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The opening and final scenes are heartbreaking as the white hobo bag sits — aged, battered and slightly misshapen — on a rock in the Tuscan countryside, staring at the gray sky.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
The principal amenity, really, is the open deck from which guests can watch the countryside slip by, under bright red- and white-striped sails.
—Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
So Leena proposes a swap: Eileen will relocate to London to hunt silver foxes, while Leena decompresses in the countryside.
—Sarah Wendell, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The opening and final scenes are heartbreaking as the white hobo bag sits — aged, battered and slightly misshapen — on a rock in the Tuscan countryside, staring at the gray sky.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
The principal amenity, really, is the open deck from which guests can watch the countryside slip by, under bright red- and white-striped sails.
—Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryside
Noun
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As an independent republic beginning in 1889, the young country wanted to establish a new identity that represented the diversity and culture of Brazil.—
Emi Eleode,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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While inflation has since slowed, families are still being affected by supply chain issues, other inflationary pressures, and even the looming threat of tariffs against countries such as China, Mexico, and Canada—which could raise prices for consumers.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The most enduring symbol of that series: Manu Ginobili at age 36, weaving his way through traffic in Game 5, giving a stiff-arm to 2013 tormentor Ray Allen before exploding for an out-of-nowhere dunk on Chris Bosh.—
Jeff McDonald,
ExpressNews.com,
18 May 2020
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While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices.—
Sam Machkovech,
Ars Technica,
13 May 2020
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The Science Behind Why Wolves Run In Packs Picture a pack of wolves in the wilderness stalking prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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That is my passion, being able to get out in the wilderness, have these authentic experiences and share them.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryside. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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