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
The rural communities in San Mateo County have insulated volunteer districts from the broader professional evolution of fire forces around the Bay Area.
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Instead, Starlink is usually more popular in rural areas, where traditional broadband options are limited or unreliable.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
Emergency responders in rural and urban communities are at the table.
—Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Officers, especially in rural areas, can go a whole career obtaining as few as a dozen search warrants, which must be approved by a judge.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Instead, Starlink is usually more popular in rural areas, where traditional broadband options are limited or unreliable.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
Emergency responders in rural and urban communities are at the table.
—Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Officers, especially in rural areas, can go a whole career obtaining as few as a dozen search warrants, which must be approved by a judge.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
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Today, many cardinals are engaged in pastoral ministry, as bishops of a diocese or archbishops of a larger archdiocese.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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Something serene and pastoral, even idyllic — resonating in the heart and the imagination.—
Giovanni Russonello,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Gorley, 45, has written hits for a raft of country artists, as well as such non-country artists as Bon Jovi and Jason Derulo.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2023
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Tempus 18-Inch Artificial Valentine’s Day Wreath This indoor-outdoor artificial grapevine wreath is both romantic and rustic.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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The kitchen, the center of life in the apartment, is in a rustic red that complements the large custom table and the Alicante marble credenza.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Echoing its 12th century roots, San Pietro offers an opportunity for quiet reflections and spa services in a bucolic setting.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Every one of the 40 rooms and suites overlooks the bucolic grounds, some with grassy terraces.—
Kasia Dietz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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