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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
For a more serene and up-close experience, explore the fjord by kayak or canoe.
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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
Havens offered Vikings temporary refuge from the hazards of outer coasts and inner fjords.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2025
The expansive terrain not only features glaciers, but also scenic waterfalls, temperate rain forest, picturesque fjords, and an abundance of wildlife.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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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
Havens offered Vikings temporary refuge from the hazards of outer coasts and inner fjords.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2025
The expansive terrain not only features glaciers, but also scenic waterfalls, temperate rain forest, picturesque fjords, and an abundance of wildlife.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 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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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Although several beaches in the area allow camping, the small sandy cove of Marshall Beach, which sits across the bay from the town of Marshall, is a favorite.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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After all, the two teams have the largest gulf in terms of Transfermarkt squad value among all teams at the tournament.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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These efforts helped narrow the gulf between the performance of U.S. and Chinese AI tools on most popular benchmarks to single-digit percentages by the end of 2024.—
Sebastian Elbaum,
Foreign Affairs,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Also included are three charging ports that are compatible with most smart devices.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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In the seven days prior to June 13, the average waiting time for a vessel at the port was 5.6 days, according to Kuehne+Nagel’s weekly port operational update.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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Kremlin troops are still more than 87 miles away from the regional capital of Dnipro, which is protected by the river of the same name and its system of estuaries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 June 2025
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Nature lovers can kayak in the calm estuary, bike along coastal trails, or visit nearby Montaña de Oro State Park for hiking and panoramic views of the ocean.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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