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Recent Examples of barnyard
And while this time there are no actual goats wandering around, Sedgwick provides some barnyard accompaniment with a screaming toy as Bacon strums his acoustic guitar.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2023
Shaun the Sheep fans can't get enough of these barnyard animals and all their gentle adventures.
—Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
Lard has been beloved now and then but often tastes too barnyard-y.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2019
Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park
ONGOING Barnyard animals, pony rides, steam train, kiddie rides, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $12.76-$14.94 (425-333-4135 or remlingerfarms.com/index.htm).
—Madeline McKenzie, The Seattle Times, 22 June 2017
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2023
Shaun the Sheep fans can't get enough of these barnyard animals and all their gentle adventures.
—Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
Lard has been beloved now and then but often tastes too barnyard-y.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2019
Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park
ONGOING Barnyard animals, pony rides, steam train, kiddie rides, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $12.76-$14.94 (425-333-4135 or remlingerfarms.com/index.htm).
—Madeline McKenzie, The Seattle Times, 22 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnyard
Adjective
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Emily Bower for Emily Henderson Design paired earthy brown walls with olive green chairs and mustard dishware in this al fresco dining space.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The word was considered so vulgar that it was left out of early dictionaries and was rarely printed, though Adams says people were certainly using it.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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One day, Dahlstrom made a vulgar joke in a lunchroom referencing oral sex and pubic hair, according to the employee.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And while the performances and the writing are still spackled with amusing barbs and observations about some of the grossest people in American life, The Audacity is missing a crucial forward momentum.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cutting up large or coarse ingredients like banana peels will speed up their decomposition.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The case eventually made it to the Supreme Court, which ruled against Lyle after deciding the coarse demeanor was a necessary part of the work environment.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After neighbors in October 2023 reported foul odors from the Penrose funeral home, officials arrested the couple in November 2023, in Oklahoma.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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An investigation into the funeral home began in October 2023 when neighbors reported a foul odor to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reach-in coolers that didn’t keep food safe from bacteria growth and utensils stored in filthy spots shut down a Miami restaurant after inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stanley dealers were not in cutthroat competition for filthy lucre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Valanciunas has long been regarded as a jovial locker-room presence throughout the NBA, known for his sense of humor.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Barnyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnyard. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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