as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole a detailed map of the region's chorography

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Noun
  • The conditions that led to this disaster - intense moisture in the atmosphere from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry and slow-moving storm systems, meeting specific geography of steep terrain and lack of vegetation - are textbook examples of how a warming world amplifies risk.
    María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land mass, known for its varied geography, natural beauty, and its many distinct cultural identities.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Surrounded by mature trees, including pines, sycamores and a 60-year-old pink melaleuca transplanted from elsewhere on the harbor property, the building blends into the natural topography.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
  • Look a little closer to see the vast topographies of accumulated acrylic paint on wood panels.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Wildfires are a natural part of Southern California’s landscape, but more people are crowding into areas that are primed to burn, and the danger zones are widening.
    Umair Irfan, Wired News, 19 July 2025
  • In a business landscape that rewards focus over diversification, sometimes the most powerful strategic move is knowing when to cut your losses and double down on what works.
    Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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“Chorography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorography. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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