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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Farmhouse Escape in New Paltz
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Stretching across a gorgeous 88-acre farm, this rental is ideal for multigenerational getaways in the countryside.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, Rita puts the lad on a train headed to the countryside, along with dozens of other youngsters.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
But George’s story in the movie is inspired by the very real sagas of some one million children who were evacuated to the countryside at different points during World War II, including the Blitz.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
The princes seemed to be at ease in one another's company in pictures captured during the trip, from horseback riding in the countryside to playing soccer with children, meeting a friendly python, having a laugh with David Beckham at a FIFA reception and more.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, Rita puts the lad on a train headed to the countryside, along with dozens of other youngsters.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
But George’s story in the movie is inspired by the very real sagas of some one million children who were evacuated to the countryside at different points during World War II, including the Blitz.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
The princes seemed to be at ease in one another's company in pictures captured during the trip, from horseback riding in the countryside to playing soccer with children, meeting a friendly python, having a laugh with David Beckham at a FIFA reception and more.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryside
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The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Make plans to see people from other countries or different backgrounds.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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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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Bowers learned about them from fellow composer Thomas Kotcheff, and thought their approach to making sounds would evoke the wilderness setting of the movie.Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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Experience Alaska’s wilderness on a seven-day rail trip to the Arctic Circle, complete with dog sledding and mineral baths.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryside. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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