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Recent Examples of topography
But the region is still a sprawling, rugged wilderness area with rough terrain and dramatically varied topography.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
By Michael Harrelson For The Union-Tribune From its 70 miles of coastline to the 43 square miles of open desert in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s topography is widely varied, marked largely by a hilly geography.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The illusion is created by the setting sun on the mountain's unique topography.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
By Michael Harrelson For The Union-Tribune From its 70 miles of coastline to the 43 square miles of open desert in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s topography is widely varied, marked largely by a hilly geography.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The illusion is created by the setting sun on the mountain's unique topography.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topography
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The area's geography of tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can contribute to turbulent air and quick weather changes that pose hazards for aviation.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Throughout her lifetime, muralist and collector Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad — who splits her time between Minnesota and California — has built a collection of paintings, sculptures and religious art that showcases the intersection of the geography of the American West with Latin American culture.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There were no army patrols, no police presence, no customs post, no signs, and no explanation for this weird blip in the landscape.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Set in breathtaking natural landscapes with all-inclusive convenience, North America's best dude ranches are perfect for family vacations and multigenerational trips.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brimming with spiritualism and sensuality, this neo-gothic story navigates the terrain between life and death, and between childhood and adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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