as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
a subterranean bunker that supposedly could withstand even an atomic blast
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Photo : Sidekick Creative Agency The subterranean home theater.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
After recent reports that Prada is vying to take over Lure’s subterranean space that is in the same building that houses Pradas’s store, Lure’s owner John McDonald has been inundated by inquiries from people in the fashion industry about the situation, including some high-profile diners.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Scattered across the New York City subway system, strewn between its millions of comers and goers, are thousands of long-term loiters, perpetual itinerants, and permanent subterranean residents.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
Today, visitors can explore the original mid century structures as well as several others, including a unique subterranean painting gallery.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
After recent reports that Prada is vying to take over Lure’s subterranean space that is in the same building that houses Pradas’s store, Lure’s owner John McDonald has been inundated by inquiries from people in the fashion industry about the situation, including some high-profile diners.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Scattered across the New York City subway system, strewn between its millions of comers and goers, are thousands of long-term loiters, perpetual itinerants, and permanent subterranean residents.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
Today, visitors can explore the original mid century structures as well as several others, including a unique subterranean painting gallery.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Subterranean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subterranean. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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