as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
The sprawling property dates back several centuries and is surrounded by ancient olive groves and hilly vineyards.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Montalcino is arguably best experienced by bicycle, with views of hilly vineyards and meandering farm animals serving as your peripheral scenery while en route to a visit to Fortezza di Montalcino.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Among the pictures were shots of the model and former Saturday Night Live star petting a white horse in a hilly field, and Davidson feeding the animal carrots.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Snow fell as Hinch neared the hilly terrain outside PNC Field.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Montalcino is arguably best experienced by bicycle, with views of hilly vineyards and meandering farm animals serving as your peripheral scenery while en route to a visit to Fortezza di Montalcino.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Among the pictures were shots of the model and former Saturday Night Live star petting a white horse in a hilly field, and Davidson feeding the animal carrots.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Snow fell as Hinch neared the hilly terrain outside PNC Field.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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Gravity batteries use solid blocks and bypass these issues by eliminating the need for water or mountainous terrain.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2025
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That positive experience starts with Thailand’s endless supply of picturesque visuals from the south’s beaches (Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi) and mountainous regions in the north (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai).—
Jim Halterman,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the sheer number of new projects is overwhelming power system operators’ ability to evaluate them, leading to increasing wait times for new generation to come online.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hugging the coastline, visitors can make their way west to reach Cabo Finisterre, a craggy peninsula that marks one of the westernmost points in all of Spain.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In This Article The Secret To Crispy Smashed Potatoes How To Use Leftover Smashed Potatoes If your favorite part of the baked potato is the first few bites—where the fluffy, buttery potato interior meets the crispy, craggy outside skin—then this recipe is for you.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Zoom in: Seattle's beauty, brainpower, and bold investments are powering its rise in global rankings, according to the report researched by Ipsos and published by marketing firm Resonance.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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But such a bold move could very well lead to Johnson getting a pink slip from his caucus, as his Speakership barely happened, and only then with Trump’s intervention.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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