as in hill
an area of high ground
there are permanent glaciers in the cool, humid highlands of the Pacific Northwest
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Recent Examples of highland
Researchers first discovered the frog in an expedition to the park in 2006 but identified it as another similar species found in the central highlands of Madagascar, herpetologist and evolutionary biologist Mark Scherz wrote in a Feb. 14 post on his website.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
The design was born out of founder Coco Chanel’s relationship with the Duke of Westminster: the couple vacationed together in the Scottish highlands, where sportsmen favored suits fashioned out of the woolen knit.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
At nine o’clock in the morning, clear sunlight bathes the Potosi highlands in the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
—Marina P. Asins, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Josefina Lopez, 57, owns a six-acre farm in a village in rugged highlands above the town of Marcala.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
The design was born out of founder Coco Chanel’s relationship with the Duke of Westminster: the couple vacationed together in the Scottish highlands, where sportsmen favored suits fashioned out of the woolen knit.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
At nine o’clock in the morning, clear sunlight bathes the Potosi highlands in the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
—Marina P. Asins, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Josefina Lopez, 57, owns a six-acre farm in a village in rugged highlands above the town of Marcala.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highland
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Ohtani should find his way back to the mound at some point this season and reestablish himself as a dominant force, not only as a batter but also as a pitcher.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With a left-hander on the mound, Oscar Gonzalez will start in left field and Yuli Gurriel will serve as the DH, sending Gavin Sheets to a pinch-hitting role.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Instructors will focus on coastal, estuarine, and uplands habitats; coastal plants; and marine invertebrates, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The conservation easement secures the land’s upland forests, 26 acres of wetlands, and Naugatuck River headwaters.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, clamp mounts have a robust design and are suitable for road and mountain riding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Blue ghost fireflies will soon light up the mountains of western North Carolina, and FIND Outdoors will once again offer fans front-row seats in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highland. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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