as in hill
an area of high ground
there are permanent glaciers in the cool, humid highlands of the Pacific Northwest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of highland
The southern two-thirds of the planet, called the southern highlands, has lots of very old craters.
—
Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
The Andean highlands provide temperate climates and breathtaking scenery, while beach lovers can enjoy the warmth of Manta.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The end result is comparable to something shot on location in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, but at a significantly lower cost.
AdWaken.ai’s mission is to use AI to amplify its team’s capabilities, creating campaigns and high-conversion websites that grow brands and get audiences to take action.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
The discovery of anorthosite — an ancient type of rock formed from cooling molten lava — in the lunar highlands suggested that, early in its history, the Moon had vast magma oceans.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for highland 
Discover Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
The Andean highlands provide temperate climates and breathtaking scenery, while beach lovers can enjoy the warmth of Manta.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The end result is comparable to something shot on location in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, but at a significantly lower cost.
AdWaken.ai’s mission is to use AI to amplify its team’s capabilities, creating campaigns and high-conversion websites that grow brands and get audiences to take action.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
The discovery of anorthosite — an ancient type of rock formed from cooling molten lava — in the lunar highlands suggested that, early in its history, the Moon had vast magma oceans.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for highland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highland
Noun
-
Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Mojave Desert’s gold rush sparks a mini real estate boom Apparently there’s still gold in them hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
That’s because the mounds were hard and also sensitive to touch.Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Video showed several homeowners in Erie, Pennsylvania, hand shoveling large piles of snow and using snow blowers to clear the mounds from their driveways and walkways Saturday, according to CNN affiliate WICU.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The country’s upland areas are covered by a patchwork of teams made up of locals from all walks of life.Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
-
Aided by legislation that rewards landowners for increasing the biodiversity of the Welsh uplands, his group has been planting trees — more than 300,000 at this point, including that rowan.Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Noun
-
Sitting in ancient Cumbria—the Lake District is a mighty UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing over 18 million visitors each year, home to the largest national park in England, covering over 880 square miles of terrain with towering mountains, serene lakes, and lush forests.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near highland
Cite this Entry
“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highland. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share