as in marginal
located at or near a border
a frontier town with a reputation for vice and lawlessness
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as in border
a region along the dividing line between two countries
the Apaches were once feared on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico frontier
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as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
Alaska has been called America's last frontier
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Recent Examples of frontier
Jamie Aranoff, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
With leading labs rolling out increasingly capable models every few months, the need for new tests to assess frontier capabilities is greater than ever.
—Tharin Pillay, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024
Building frontier models is a tough business to be in.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
She gets called a frontier woman without a frontier.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Legacy outdoor brand the North Face crossed into a new frontier of exploration early this week with the launch of their latest line of winter gear, a collaboration with Skims, the intimates and shapewear brand headed by Kim Kardashian.
—Jamie Aranoff, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
With leading labs rolling out increasingly capable models every few months, the need for new tests to assess frontier capabilities is greater than ever.
—Tharin Pillay, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024
Building frontier models is a tough business to be in.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
She gets called a frontier woman without a frontier.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontier
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If the installment route is chosen, their annual payments of around $27.5 million could go down to $17.3 million, if a 37% federal marginal rate is applied.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro a few months ago, some wondered just how many people would be willing to spend $700 for a marginal upgrade to the already quite powerful graphical performance of the PS5.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
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For the last time before the New Year, the stunning colors of the aurora borealis might be visible for those who live in the northern border of America.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The lights might be visible in more than seven states along the Canadian border and can usually be seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.—in this case, just as the calendar turns to the new year.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cabanes à sucre are spring-only restaurants that pop up during the maple harvest, when buckets of sap are boiled down into syrup, and Quebecers travel to the countryside in droves to indulge in hearty meals in rustic digs.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
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But there is so much more to see, from bustling cities with the highest technology to tranquil countryside that looks frozen in time.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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And unlike some other European countries, Finland has kept around 50,000 Cold-War era civil defense shelters, which could accommodate roughly 85% of the population of about 5.5 million.James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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These projects, which began in earnest in 2017, have caused a large influx of laborers from south Asian countries, with migrants from India, Bangladesh and Nepal being the largest contributors.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Several companies have tested their autonomous vehicles in Japan, but the country is a bit of a backwater compared to China and the US.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
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Thoughtfully constructed in 2002 to honor the natural environment, the Murphy River Walk traces the banks of the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers, where the two rivers converge to create the backwaters of Lake Hiwassee.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Not every hike has to be in the hinterlands to feel iconic.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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His time in Dylan’s home state, Chalamet says, reminded him of his visits to the French hinterlands.Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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The two then doubled up and rode out of the backcountry, the avalanche center said.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Here are six of the chicest luxury resorts: Sun Mountain Lodge Winthrop, Washington Situated on 1,500 acres of forest land next to the North Cascades National Park, this resort provides easy access to all kinds of recreation, including snowshoeing, ice fishing and backcountry skiing.Meira Gebel, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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The clothes, along with Debbie’s shoes, had been tied to rocks and bushes right below the bridge.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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They’re configured in a grid pattern that ensures the bulbs are evenly distributed throughout bushes, balcony railings, or windows.Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Frontier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontier. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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