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
In North Dakota, seven mostly small, rural counties wound up on the list, including Slope County, which has about 700 people and overwhelmingly voted for Trump in 2024.
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Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
The song’s video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, shows a boy, River Gallo, in cowboy boots singing and entertaining people at a rural community center.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Distinctive initiatives such as binational health fairs in rural areas or bilingual mental health programs in urban centers demonstrate the adaptability of the consular model.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Four rural counties have declared states of emergency citing threats to ranching.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
The song’s video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, shows a boy, River Gallo, in cowboy boots singing and entertaining people at a rural community center.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Distinctive initiatives such as binational health fairs in rural areas or bilingual mental health programs in urban centers demonstrate the adaptability of the consular model.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Four rural counties have declared states of emergency citing threats to ranching.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
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The order, based on the teachings of St. Augustine, brings together the disciplines of contemplation and pastoral ministry.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Its core principles are being integrated into pastoral initiatives and interreligious dialogue at the national and international levels.—
Craig Considine,
The Conversation,
5 May 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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Featuring an outdoor pool and two hot tubs (a rarity in the U.K.), Cliveden’s spa is a dreamy place nestled behind rustic brick walls to lounge on a balmy Saturday or Sunday.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Yet, the rustic charm comes with quirks that would test even the most adventurous.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Image The anticipation of selling her house is bittersweet, as Ms. Collins enjoys her bucolic surroundings and watching birds nest in her yard.—
Lana Bortolot,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Prairie Village, Kansas, a bucolic suburb west of State Line Road, was one of Nichols’ crowning achievements.—
Alfredo Sosa,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 May 2025
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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