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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
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska Why now: Glacier Bay National Park, with its 3.3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, rainforest, and fjords, is celebrating its centennial this year.
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Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
The aquarium is located in one of the world’s most scenic locations, in Norway’s western fjords.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
For a more serene and up-close experience, explore the fjord by kayak or canoe.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
While scientists were caught unaware by the Dickson fjord landslide and other similar collapses, a fjord in Alaska called Barry Arm features a slow-moving landslide that gives experts an unusual opportunity to study a natural disaster in the making.
—Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
The aquarium is located in one of the world’s most scenic locations, in Norway’s western fjords.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
For a more serene and up-close experience, explore the fjord by kayak or canoe.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
While scientists were caught unaware by the Dickson fjord landslide and other similar collapses, a fjord in Alaska called Barry Arm features a slow-moving landslide that gives experts an unusual opportunity to study a natural disaster in the making.
—Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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Here, those louvers help extract heat from the engine bay.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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The bay historically was not visited by this cetacean species.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Noun
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There isn’t a bigger gulf between risk and reward on the team.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The superstar extends the gulf between himself and all other acts – Rihanna ranks second with 17 leaders, while The Weeknd sits in third place, with 15 champs.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
Noun
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What To Know The reopenings span three months, with five ports gradually resuming operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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With no detachable parts, the risk of connectivity issues or loose ports is reduced.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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So is avoiding areas like estuaries, which are natural fish nurseries, and any area that has a lot of fish or bird life or a lot of seals or sea lions.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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What was once a pristine estuary has become a hotspot for pollution, habitat loss, and stress.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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