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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
The Yacht Collection’s 2027 itineraries include 50 new European journeys, including 12 new destinations across the Greek Isles, the fjords and the Adriatic.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s always a chance of clouds on eclipse day everywhere along the path — from Greenland’s fjords and Iceland’s west coast to the mountains and plains of Spain — so mobility will be everything.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Set in a fjord flanked by coastal mountains, the town has long drawn sport fishermen and hikers aiming to do the multi-day West Coast Trail or Juan de Fuca Trail.
—Brad Badelt, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in New York.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s always a chance of clouds on eclipse day everywhere along the path — from Greenland’s fjords and Iceland’s west coast to the mountains and plains of Spain — so mobility will be everything.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Set in a fjord flanked by coastal mountains, the town has long drawn sport fishermen and hikers aiming to do the multi-day West Coast Trail or Juan de Fuca Trail.
—Brad Badelt, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rinds.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Premium and specialty windows like bay, bow, or skylights can add architectural interest but often come at a higher cost.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary on the nation’s east coast, but the manatees, birds and fish that call it home are suffering dramatically from the death of seagrass and the abundance of noxious algae that thrive on polluted water.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Get On The Water Matlacha is surrounded by mangroves and estuaries full of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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And a great big loch at your doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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Created by sculptor Andy Scott, the kelpies — shape-shifting mythical creatures from Scottish folklore that live in the country's famous lochs — were completed in 2013.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Most Balinese resorts sell isolation in the form of remote clifftops, jungle retreats or private coves.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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Online booking platforms have helped regular tourists to secure seats ahead of time for this short but significant connection to Siquijor, an island known for waterfalls, white-sand coves, and folklore.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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