as in wild
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
released the wolf back into the wilderness
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Recent Examples of wilderness
But as the edges of the world grow frayed by human hands, the untouched wilderness has become increasingly elusive.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Best of all, from each and every one of those runs, guests get breathtaking views of the rugged Montana wilderness.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Many people in Utah had turned to wilderness survival after a personal crisis, forming a community of misfits who thrived in environments harsh and remote.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Best of all, from each and every one of those runs, guests get breathtaking views of the rugged Montana wilderness.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Many people in Utah had turned to wilderness survival after a personal crisis, forming a community of misfits who thrived in environments harsh and remote.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
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Sri Lanka’s landscapes are vast and varied, welcoming and wild.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, stable night of sleep closed off from the bitter wilds by thick British canvas.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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The desert city, oasis or hellhole or both, can’t help but bounce back.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025
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Camila Alves McConaughey was a desert vision on her recent date with husband Matthew McConaughey.Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The geopolitical consequences are profound, especially as a new president prepares to take office: If Russia, or any other country, were found culpable for violent attacks on U.S. government personnel, Washington would likely feel compelled to forcefully respond.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other countries, such as Ethiopia, Lebanon and Syria were added more recently.Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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