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
With handheld ultrasound devices, rural clinics and primary care offices can now perform high-quality imaging previously reserved for major hospitals.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The film tells the story of a city dweller returning to his rural hometown for a mourning period and forming an unexpected bond with a local farmer.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Both are rural sections of the township of Kenscoff, a mountainous agricultural region seven miles southeast of Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Serbia has been shaken by the event, which highlights the vulnerability of care homes, particularly in rural areas where access to emergency services and resources may be limited.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The film tells the story of a city dweller returning to his rural hometown for a mourning period and forming an unexpected bond with a local farmer.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Both are rural sections of the township of Kenscoff, a mountainous agricultural region seven miles southeast of Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Serbia has been shaken by the event, which highlights the vulnerability of care homes, particularly in rural areas where access to emergency services and resources may be limited.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rural
Adjective
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From that crucible emerged a unique talent, adept at the pastoral origins of the game.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 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
Adjective
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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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In the postwar era, the Pacific Palisades became the perfect bucolic testing ground for Case Study architects like Rodney Walker, Richard Neutra, and Charles Eames.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Architectural Digest,
17 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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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rural. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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