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 primarily rural county over-indexes with Black voters and college students, shedding light on enthusiasm levels for Harris with both groups.
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
In Tecumseh, a rural area southeast of Oklahoma, the Little River was more than 4 feet past its flood stage early Monday, threatening to damage croplands, pastures and roads along the river downstream of the U.S. Highway 177 bridge crossing.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Other stories feature voices from people living Milwaukee, Milwaukee suburbs, Brown County and rural voters.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
This year, the strongest surge in voter turnout in Georgia isn’t in the Democratic bastions of metro Atlanta, but in rural red counties, such as Pickens County, a North Georgia county that voted 82% for Trump in 2020 and has seen 157% more early voters this year.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
In Tecumseh, a rural area southeast of Oklahoma, the Little River was more than 4 feet past its flood stage early Monday, threatening to damage croplands, pastures and roads along the river downstream of the U.S. Highway 177 bridge crossing.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Other stories feature voices from people living Milwaukee, Milwaukee suburbs, Brown County and rural voters.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
This year, the strongest surge in voter turnout in Georgia isn’t in the Democratic bastions of metro Atlanta, but in rural red counties, such as Pickens County, a North Georgia county that voted 82% for Trump in 2020 and has seen 157% more early voters this year.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
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Now that the writing was on the wall, the pastoral quality of the Williams-cast was like a balm to my ears.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Today, its 12 suites are ideal for travelers looking for a taste of modern luxury in heart of a pastoral small town.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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What works for a seafront villa in a warm climate won’t necessarily work for a rustic barn-style home in the woods, a suburban Victorian, or a townhouse in the city.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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One-color transferware patterns that feel at home in both rustic and refined settings.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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The shift from an office with rising music to a bucolic scene with only ambient noise (and a decidedly unbucolic conversation) is subtly unsettling.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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