the Arctic Circle

noun

: an imaginary line that goes around the Earth near the North Pole

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From the Arctic Circle down to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Europe is full of centuries-old villages, dramatic mountain ranges, world-class architecture, and beaches famous for their white sand and turquoise waters. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 Creane based the play on her experiences as an artist in residence in the Arctic Circle, where global warming is rapidly transforming the environment. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Torbiak is a fan of Isbreen the Glacier, a luxury igloo retreat with five geodesic domes located above the Arctic Circle in Norway. Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 Topping that list was Kobuk Valley National Park, sitting 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle in northwestern Alaska. Owen Clarke, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Arctic Circle

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“The Arctic Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Arctic%20Circle. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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