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
Prairie Village, Kansas, a bucolic suburb west of State Line Road, was one of Nichols’ crowning achievements.
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Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
After all, the continent has countless beautiful places to see—from castles and estates to natural wonders and bucolic villages.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
With its rolling hills, shady live oaks, and thriving equestrian scene, Ocala already has bucolic appeal.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
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Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
After all, the continent has countless beautiful places to see—from castles and estates to natural wonders and bucolic villages.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
With its rolling hills, shady live oaks, and thriving equestrian scene, Ocala already has bucolic appeal.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bucolic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucolic
rural
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This centuries-old tradition, celebrated with music, folk dances, and vibrant parades, marks the end of summer grazing and is one of Europe’s most picturesque and authentic rural festivals.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But, whether in galleries in Johannesburg, Bulawayo, or Paris, or on the walls of huts in rural Matobo, the art form will continue, a fascinating case of a modernist art form existing outside of Western paradigms.—
Percy Zvomuya,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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“Bucolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucolic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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