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also fiord
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Recent Examples of fjord
Departing from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, guests will journey through fjords and remote islands in search of polar bears, walruses, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and whales in their natural habitat.
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India Brown, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Day 4 was also when our boat entered the narrowest fjord in Norway.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Where to Stay In Southern Norway, stylish accommodations like The Bolder offer ultra-modern, cliffside cabins with stunning panoramic fjord views.
—Torunn Tronsvang, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
The zero-emissions requirements will apply to the West Norwegian Fjords, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, among the longest and deepest fjords in the world.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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India Brown, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Day 4 was also when our boat entered the narrowest fjord in Norway.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Where to Stay In Southern Norway, stylish accommodations like The Bolder offer ultra-modern, cliffside cabins with stunning panoramic fjord views.
—Torunn Tronsvang, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
The zero-emissions requirements will apply to the West Norwegian Fjords, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, among the longest and deepest fjords in the world.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
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Upon completion, Southwest Golf Ranch will boast a total of 27 heated, covered driving range bays, over two acres of bent-grass range, professional swing-analysis technology, a professional shop offering club-fitting services, group camps and clinics with certified golf instructors and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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We were headed for Alcatraz, the bay’s most infamous rock.—
Maggie Downs,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And for true off-the-radar romance, the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe, offers cocoa-scented rainforests, black-sand coves, and turtle-nesting sights.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the very top of the sport, there is just a gulf in class.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But those millions of dollars are attempting to bridge a massive gulf between himself and Wu, who in recent polling maintains a 50-point advantage over Kraft.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Along the Norwegian coast, the daily departures of Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages function as working coastal ferries, carrying mail, cars, and locals between small ports from Bergen to Kirkenes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The port secured the first batch of 18 this year, while the second batch is expected to be delivered by mid-2027.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Coastal estuaries are the scene of intense daily dramas of survival, featuring a cast of hundreds of species, and much of it is microscopic and underwater.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Croatan spans 160,000 acres and includes pine forests, saltwater estuaries, bogs, and raised swamps.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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