as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
Video In one hilly neighborhood just southeast of the fire, a wall of smoke loomed high overhead.
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Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The border, as the Treaty of Lausanne defined it, would follow the median line between the main channel of the Evros River, which spills from the great Rila mountain range of Bulgaria, down through the hilly green borderlands of Greece and Turkey, and eventually into the northern Aegean.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Set sail from Miami for the Caribbean and enjoy a day exploring Nassau in the Bahamas before taking in the lush, hilly Virgin Island landscapes.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
The sprawling property dates back several centuries and is surrounded by ancient olive groves and hilly vineyards.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
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Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The border, as the Treaty of Lausanne defined it, would follow the median line between the main channel of the Evros River, which spills from the great Rila mountain range of Bulgaria, down through the hilly green borderlands of Greece and Turkey, and eventually into the northern Aegean.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Set sail from Miami for the Caribbean and enjoy a day exploring Nassau in the Bahamas before taking in the lush, hilly Virgin Island landscapes.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
The sprawling property dates back several centuries and is surrounded by ancient olive groves and hilly vineyards.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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This mountainous region, part of the Sierra Madre Oriental, rises sharply from the valley floor, creating a landscape of deep ravines, dense forests, and extreme ecological diversity.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Much of the winter snow in 2023 and 2024 came from atmospheric rivers that brought heavy precipitation to mountainous regions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As for throwback hits, Barbra Streisand’s sheer jumpsuit by Arnold Scaasi, worn in 1969, is proof that having fun on the carpet always wins, as does Salma Hayek’s Armani look in 1997, complete with a tiara.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the sheer number of the reversals reflect an administration moving much faster than usual.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The United States military has protocols for the modern use of mules in jungles and in rugged, craggy terrain.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What began as a frustration with fashion’s one-size-fits-all approach evolved into a bold venture that challenged the norms of an industry saturated with sameness.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Check below for the full list of winners (in bold).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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