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Recent Examples of topography
The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography.
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Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association recommends this area for mountain biking because of its cross-country topography.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
That, along with the currents and topography of the area, provides a plethora of small fish, which in turn draws a variety of whale species, including minke, fin, humpback, and even beluga whales.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tsunamis can travel significant distances inland, depending on topography and the strength of the waves.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association recommends this area for mountain biking because of its cross-country topography.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
That, along with the currents and topography of the area, provides a plethora of small fish, which in turn draws a variety of whale species, including minke, fin, humpback, and even beluga whales.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tsunamis can travel significant distances inland, depending on topography and the strength of the waves.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topography
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While Sunspel’s styling is deliberately quiet and its pricing premium, its customer base spans age groups and geographies, Verdicchi said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But a landscape to another person can be a totally blue canvas.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The landscape of the form’s body parts morphs, emphasizing different aspects while reducing others, like arms and legs.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Yet cutting a 363-mile-long waterway through New York’s uneven terrain posed formidable challenges.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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The boot features a pigskin leather and mesh upper, providing breathability and waterproof protection, while the Vibram TC5+ outsole delivers reliable traction across various terrains.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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