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as in birthplace
a place of origin
for many oenophiles, France remains the motherland of fine wines
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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
all his life he longed to return to his motherland
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Recent Examples of motherland
Well, the chatter can be put to rest since the heads at 50 Top Pizza—the PhDs of pizza from the motherland—recently crowned Giorgia Caporuscio 2024 Pizza Maker, pizzaiola, of the year.
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
However, once news of their relationship reaches the motherland, Ivan’s parents stop at nothing to end their affair.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
Take a trip over to the boutique to get a true sense of appreciation for the motherland.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 June 2024
Several Italian-American owners already had the idea of returning to the motherland, as all-conquering, billionaire heroes from the New World.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
However, once news of their relationship reaches the motherland, Ivan’s parents stop at nothing to end their affair.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
Take a trip over to the boutique to get a true sense of appreciation for the motherland.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 June 2024
Several Italian-American owners already had the idea of returning to the motherland, as all-conquering, billionaire heroes from the New World.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherland
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Advertisement The rally was intended as a show of force — bringing celebrity firepower to the biggest city in the most important swing state that was also the birthplace of American democracy.Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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On Saturday, Biden will head to Scranton, Pa., his birthplace, to campaign for the vice president.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since 1994, his home has been a historical house museum next to Campbell City Hall.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Brad Simpson is charged in the death of Suzanne Simpson, a 51-year-old mother of four who was last seen outside her San Antonio home on Oct. 7 by her neighbor, officials have said.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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From the cradle to the grave, Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes than white people.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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And from a historical standpoint, Machu Picchu, dating from the 15th century, is the new kid on the block, with Caral, now viewed as the cradle of Andean civilization, far outdating the Incan Empire.Elissa Garay, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Make plans to see people from other countries or different backgrounds.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Signatories included former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, Olivia Troye, a former homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence, and William Webster, former director of both the CIA and FBI.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In between, the outlines of their homeland shifted again and again, with the Napoleonic invasion of Hessen, in 1806, the Congress of Vienna and post-Napoleonic redivisions of Europe, and, eventually, the rise of Otto von Bismarck.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Motherland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherland. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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