as in mundane
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
in the expenditure of his psychic energies, he strives to strike a balance between the celestial and the terrene
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as in land
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Adjective
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Beyond a point, the story is all implication by way of mundane suggestion, rather than chilling possibility.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025 -
But as fires continue to ravage the area, the blazes also reflect—and exacerbate—the disparities embedded in the most mundane tenets of L.A. life.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Interior Department oversees a large swath of federal land and areas offshore, including regions that produce a quarter of U.S. oil.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate from their homes and vast amounts of land have been destroyed.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And though Chen maneuvers every temporal and geographical shift, efforts to convey the political context of each new era can outweigh character development, undercutting the emotional breadth this story carries.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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For leaders, introducing intentional financial, temporal, or otherwise constraints can reignite creativity and urgency within stagnant teams.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
16 Feb. 2021
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The hummocky terrane leading away from Mount St. Helens after the May 19, 1980 eruption.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
8 Jan. 2019
Adjective
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The dome will house the ELT, which aims to observe terrestrial exoplanets and their atmospheres, as well as measuring the expansion of the universe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their bony, cartilaginous shells and slow-pace movements.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To me, the sweeping savannas, striking volcanic landforms, and towering peaks that characterize the Great Rift Valley are every bit as inspiring as their inhabitants.—
Liz Wheeler,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whereas Irwin’s geometric interventions, Zewde read in the late artist’s writings, were intended to echo the passage of trains parallel to the Hudson, her curvaceous landforms will bend the axis perpendicular to the water.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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After a big meal at night, even the lightest form of physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, Hasbro gets most of its sales (67% in the third quarter of 2024) from its consumer-products segment, home of its physical toys and games—even as more kids get their fix online.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, this series adaptation of Nobel Literary Prize-winner Gabriel García Márquez’s 1967 magnum opus solidifies Colombia’s position as a premier destination for international productions, underscoring the diversity of its landscapes, exceptional talent and top-tier services.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Terrene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrene. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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