as in wild
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
released the wolf back into the wilderness
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Recent Examples of wilderness
But as the edges of the world grow frayed by human hands, the untouched wilderness has become increasingly elusive.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Best of all, from each and every one of those runs, guests get breathtaking views of the rugged Montana wilderness.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Many people in Utah had turned to wilderness survival after a personal crisis, forming a community of misfits who thrived in environments harsh and remote.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Best of all, from each and every one of those runs, guests get breathtaking views of the rugged Montana wilderness.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Many people in Utah had turned to wilderness survival after a personal crisis, forming a community of misfits who thrived in environments harsh and remote.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for wilderness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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Want to read more about how the Polaris fares in the tough wilds of Alaska?—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The ceremonial starting line for the world’s most famous dog race, the Iditarod, is right in downtown Anchorage, kicking off a 1,000-mile endurance test across the frozen wilds of Alaska.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The desert city, oasis or hellhole or both, can’t help but bounce back.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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Camila Alves McConaughey was a desert vision on her recent date with husband Matthew McConaughey.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Global supply chains are extremely complex, running through many different countries and across borders, and new fees could force companies to start the arduous process of re-engineering those lines.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Marczak was inspired by the outlaw country artists of the past such as Townes Van Zandt, Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris, whose records typically featured a mix of covers and originals.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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