southwestern
adjective
south·west·ern
sau̇(th)-ˈwe-stərn 
1
: lying toward or coming from the southwest
2
often Southwestern
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Southwest
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Early risers will have a chance to spot a different planetary grouping in the hours preceding dawn on June 30, as the lunar disk draws close to the southwestern horizon.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The sale has been sharply opposed by many in Aquarion’s customer base across southwestern Connecticut.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Born and raised in the village of Cazères in southwestern France, Ponsaty began his culinary journey at his family’s restaurant, Au Cochon de Lait.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Village Anchor uses chicken instead of turkey, Biscuit Belly swaps in homemade biscuits for the base, Noosh Nosh adds queso and chorizo for a Southwestern twist, and the Sidebar at Whiskey Row serves a hot brown burger.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The sale has been sharply opposed by many in Aquarion’s customer base across southwestern Connecticut.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Born and raised in the village of Cazères in southwestern France, Ponsaty began his culinary journey at his family’s restaurant, Au Cochon de Lait.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Village Anchor uses chicken instead of turkey, Biscuit Belly swaps in homemade biscuits for the base, Noosh Nosh adds queso and chorizo for a Southwestern twist, and the Sidebar at Whiskey Row serves a hot brown burger.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Southwestern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southwestern. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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southwestern
adjective
south·west·ern
sau̇(th)-ˈwes-tərn
1
: lying toward or coming from the southwest
2
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Southwest
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