as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
The hilly east-side enclave, which has a reservoir and a popular dog park at its geographic center, has a trendy, hipster vibe with lots of cafes, eateries, and artisanal boutiques, as well as many notable examples of innovative architecture and historical homes.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Editor’s picks The geography of the Pacific Palisades caused another difficulty in efforts to combat the flames: its hilly landscape covers elevations from sea level up to 1,500 feet, and water pressure in those higher places fell as the tanks were used up.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Because of its proximity to hilly neighborhoods reached by narrow winding roads, evacuations began when the fire was just 10 acres.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Video In one hilly neighborhood just southeast of the fire, a wall of smoke loomed high overhead.
—Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Editor’s picks The geography of the Pacific Palisades caused another difficulty in efforts to combat the flames: its hilly landscape covers elevations from sea level up to 1,500 feet, and water pressure in those higher places fell as the tanks were used up.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Because of its proximity to hilly neighborhoods reached by narrow winding roads, evacuations began when the fire was just 10 acres.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Video In one hilly neighborhood just southeast of the fire, a wall of smoke loomed high overhead.
—Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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Easter Or Die followed ten celebs who were invited to a mountainous snowbound resort.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lumina is the first science fiction entry to be shot in Morocco, particularly in the mountainous regions of Marrakech and Ouarzazate, providing it with a distinct cinematic appearance.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The authors illustrate this well: Whenever Lollapalooza veered from a streamlined industry cool, toward its craggier inspiration, ticket sales slowed.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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But his prematurely craggy voice and melodies, combined with arrangement rooted in string bands, were nothing like the soft-rock dudes on the radio; if anything, Hurley was acid folk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From the lobby to rooms, restaurants, and the rooftop, neutral backdrops are layered with metallic accents, and bold and energetic colors like emerald green, saffron yellow, fiery chili pepper red, and Mediterranean blue.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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After years of pandemic fallout, opioid deaths, and declining public trust, the agency needs bold, decisive leadership.—
Michael Mina,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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