as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
a bucolic region where farms are still common
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Recent Examples of bucolic
Despite its bucolic appearance, two residents of Liverpool St. said raucous parties often happen on the block.
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Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
The film begins with the two staying at the bucolic summer home of Italian friends whom Ester has known for years.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The bucolic hamlet has maintained its charm even as growth has subtly changed the town’s complexion.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
The campus would be located just north of I-74, across what are currently 15 bucolic properties bounded by East Raymond Street, Davis Road, Troy Avenue, and South Post Road.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
The film begins with the two staying at the bucolic summer home of Italian friends whom Ester has known for years.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The bucolic hamlet has maintained its charm even as growth has subtly changed the town’s complexion.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
The campus would be located just north of I-74, across what are currently 15 bucolic properties bounded by East Raymond Street, Davis Road, Troy Avenue, and South Post Road.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucolic
rural
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Eminent domain, or the threat of its use, has been wielded to acquire the property of Black families – in cities and rural areas alike – allegedly needed for public use.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Companies like Water Asset Management, Vidler Water Company and the private equity firm Greenstone have purchased thousands of acres of farmland in rural areas of Arizona.—
Clara Migoya,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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“Bucolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucolic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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