variants
also cañons
as in ravines
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
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Recent Examples of canyons
Landscape painters, lithographers, and photographers introduced Easterners to the Romantic West of sublime landscapes filled with tow-ering peaks and deep canyons and Indians who seemed to exist only in small numbers, fated to disappear as American pioneers swept westward.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see gusts up to 80 mph.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
But his landscape paintings of the stony canyons and craggy cliffs that define this part of the country seem to be everywhere these days.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
What are the shadows doing, coming off the ridges of those canyons?
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
You’ll hike Zion’s canyons with an Indigenous guide while gaining insight into today’s challenges.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see gusts up to 80 mph.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
But his landscape paintings of the stony canyons and craggy cliffs that define this part of the country seem to be everywhere these days.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
What are the shadows doing, coming off the ridges of those canyons?
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
You’ll hike Zion’s canyons with an Indigenous guide while gaining insight into today’s challenges.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canyons
Noun
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Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Canyons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canyons. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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